#72a6e0 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72a6e0 is composed of 44.7% red, 65.1% green and 87.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 49.1% cyan, 25.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 12.2% black. It has a hue angle of 211.6 degrees, a saturation of 64% and a lightness of 66.3%. #72a6e0 color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #004dc1. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 45
    • G 65
    • B 88
    RGB color chart
    • C 49
    • M 26
    • Y 0
    • K 12
    CMYK color chart

#72a6e0 color description : Soft blue.

#72a6e0 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72a6e0 has RGB values of R:114, G:166, B:224 and CMYK values of C:0.49, M:0.26, Y:0, K:0.12. Its decimal value is 7513824.

Hex triplet 72a6e0 #72a6e0
RGB Decimal 114, 166, 224 rgb(114,166,224)
RGB Percent 44.7, 65.1, 87.8 rgb(44.7%,65.1%,87.8%)
CMYK 49, 26, 0, 12
HSL 211.6°, 64, 66.3 hsl(211.6,64%,66.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 211.6°, 49.1, 87.8
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 66.695, -1.415, -34.613
XYZ 34.027, 36.23, 75.717
xyY 0.233, 0.248, 36.23
CIE-LCH 66.695, 34.642, 267.66
CIE-LUV 66.695, -24.869, -54.704
Hunter-Lab 60.191, -4.426, -32.449
Binary 01110010, 10100110, 11100000

Color Schemes with #72a6e0

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Alternatives to #72a6e0

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#72a6e0 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72a6e0

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CSS codes
.text {color:#72a6e0;}
.background {background-color:#72a6e0;}
.border {border:1px solid #72a6e0;}

Shades and Tints of #72a6e0

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, #010204 is the darkest color, while #f3f7fc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72a6e0

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a7a9ab is the less saturated color, while #58a5fa is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72a6e0 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
  • #95a5dd Protanopia 1% of men
  • #90a5e3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #6bb1be Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #88a5de Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #85a5e2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #6dadca Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population