#72a6bc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72a6bc is composed of 44.7% red, 65.1% green and 73.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 39.4% cyan, 11.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 197.8 degrees, a saturation of 35.6% and a lightness of 59.2%. #72a6bc color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #004d79. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 45
    • G 65
    • B 74
    RGB color chart
    • C 39
    • M 12
    • Y 0
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#72a6bc color description : Slightly desaturated blue.

#72a6bc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72a6bc has RGB values of R:114, G:166, B:188 and CMYK values of C:0.39, M:0.12, Y:0, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 7513788.

Hex triplet 72a6bc #72a6bc
RGB Decimal 114, 166, 188 rgb(114,166,188)
RGB Percent 44.7, 65.1, 73.7 rgb(44.7%,65.1%,73.7%)
CMYK 39, 12, 0, 26
HSL 197.8°, 35.6, 59.2 hsl(197.8,35.6%,59.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 197.8°, 39.4, 73.7
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 65.341, -11.503, -16.753
XYZ 29.651, 34.479, 52.667
xyY 0.254, 0.295, 34.479
CIE-LCH 65.341, 20.322, 235.524
CIE-LUV 65.341, -25.119, -23.849
Hunter-Lab 58.719, -12.624, -12.076
Binary 01110010, 10100110, 10111100

Color Schemes with #72a6bc

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Alternatives to #72a6bc

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#72a6bc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72a6bc

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #72a6bc

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, #030405 is the darkest color, while #f7fafb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72a6bc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #92999c is the less saturated color, while #32c0fc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72a6bc 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
  • #999999 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #919ca0 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9fa2ba Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a2a0c3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #77abb8 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8ea3bb Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #90a2c0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #75a9b9 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population