#72a5dc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72a5dc is composed of 44.7% red, 64.7% green and 86.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 48.2% cyan, 25% magenta, 0% yellow and 13.7% black. It has a hue angle of 211.1 degrees, a saturation of 60.2% and a lightness of 65.5%. #72a5dc color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #004bb9. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 45
    • G 65
    • B 86
    RGB color chart
    • C 48
    • M 25
    • Y 0
    • K 14
    CMYK color chart

#72a5dc color description : Soft blue.

#72a5dc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72a5dc has RGB values of R:114, G:165, B:220 and CMYK values of C:0.48, M:0.25, Y:0, K:0.14. Its decimal value is 7513564.

Hex triplet 72a5dc #72a5dc
RGB Decimal 114, 165, 220 rgb(114,165,220)
RGB Percent 44.7, 64.7, 86.3 rgb(44.7%,64.7%,86.3%)
CMYK 48, 25, 0, 14
HSL 211.1°, 60.2, 65.5 hsl(211.1,60.2%,65.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 211.1°, 48.2, 86.3
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 66.254, -2.026, -33.094
XYZ 33.31, 35.653, 72.833
xyY 0.235, 0.251, 35.653
CIE-LCH 66.254, 33.156, 266.497
CIE-LUV 66.254, -24.508, -52.029
Hunter-Lab 59.71, -4.916, -30.523
Binary 01110010, 10100101, 11011100

Color Schemes with #72a5dc

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Alternatives to #72a5dc

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#72a5dc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72a5dc

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #72a5dc

A shade is achieved by adding black to any pure hue, while a tint is created by mixing white to any pure color. In this example, #000000 is the darkest color, while #f0f5fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72a5dc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a1a7ad is the less saturated color, while #50a4fe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72a5dc is perceived by people affected by a color vision deficiency. This can be useful if you need to ensure your color combinations are accessible to color-blind users.

Monochromacy
  • #9c9c9c Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #949ea9 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #95a4d9 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #91a4df Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #6cb0bc Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #88a4da Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #85a4de Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #6eacc8 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population