#72a6df Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72a6df is composed of 44.7% red, 65.1% green and 87.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 48.9% cyan, 25.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 12.5% black. It has a hue angle of 211.4 degrees, a saturation of 63% and a lightness of 66.1%. #72a6df color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #004dbf. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 45
    • G 65
    • B 87
    RGB color chart
    • C 49
    • M 26
    • Y 0
    • K 13
    CMYK color chart

#72a6df color description : Soft blue.

#72a6df Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72a6df has RGB values of R:114, G:166, B:223 and CMYK values of C:0.49, M:0.26, Y:0, K:0.13. Its decimal value is 7513823.

Hex triplet 72a6df #72a6df
RGB Decimal 114, 166, 223 rgb(114,166,223)
RGB Percent 44.7, 65.1, 87.5 rgb(44.7%,65.1%,87.5%)
CMYK 49, 26, 0, 13
HSL 211.4°, 63, 66.1 hsl(211.4,63%,66.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 211.4°, 48.9, 87.5
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 66.654, -1.708, -34.126
XYZ 33.892, 36.176, 75.005
xyY 0.234, 0.249, 36.176
CIE-LCH 66.654, 34.169, 267.135
CIE-LUV 66.654, -24.874, -53.846
Hunter-Lab 60.146, -4.673, -31.834
Binary 01110010, 10100110, 11011111

Color Schemes with #72a6df

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Alternatives to #72a6df

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#72a6df Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72a6df

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Shades and Tints of #72a6df

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, #010203 is the darkest color, while #f2f7fc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72a6df

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a7a8aa is the less saturated color, while #57a5fa is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72a6df 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
  • #9d9d9d Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #949faa Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #95a4dc Protanopia 1% of men
  • #90a5e2 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #6bb1be Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #88a5dd Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #85a5e1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #6dadca Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population