#72a6e2 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72a6e2 is composed of 44.7% red, 65.1% green and 88.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 49.6% cyan, 26.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 11.4% black. It has a hue angle of 212.1 degrees, a saturation of 65.9% and a lightness of 66.7%. #72a6e2 color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #004dc5. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 45
    • G 65
    • B 89
    RGB color chart
    • C 50
    • M 27
    • Y 0
    • K 11
    CMYK color chart

#72a6e2 color description : Soft blue.

#72a6e2 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72a6e2 has RGB values of R:114, G:166, B:226 and CMYK values of C:0.5, M:0.27, Y:0, K:0.11. Its decimal value is 7513826.

Hex triplet 72a6e2 #72a6e2
RGB Decimal 114, 166, 226 rgb(114,166,226)
RGB Percent 44.7, 65.1, 88.6 rgb(44.7%,65.1%,88.6%)
CMYK 50, 27, 0, 11
HSL 212.1°, 65.9, 66.7 hsl(212.1,65.9%,66.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 212.1°, 49.6, 88.6
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 66.778, -0.826, -35.584
XYZ 34.3, 36.339, 77.154
xyY 0.232, 0.246, 36.339
CIE-LCH 66.778, 35.593, 268.671
CIE-LUV 66.778, -24.858, -56.42
Hunter-Lab 60.282, -3.928, -33.687
Binary 01110010, 10100110, 11100010

Color Schemes with #72a6e2

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Alternatives to #72a6e2

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#72a6e2 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72a6e2

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CSS codes
.text {color:#72a6e2;}
.background {background-color:#72a6e2;}
.border {border:1px solid #72a6e2;}

Shades and Tints of #72a6e2

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, #010305 is the darkest color, while #f4f8fd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72a6e2

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a6aaae is the less saturated color, while #58a4fc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72a6e2 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
  • #949fab Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #94a5df Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8ea5e5 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #6ab1be Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #88a5e0 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #84a5e4 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #6dadcb Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population