#72a8bb Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72a8bb is composed of 44.7% red, 65.9% green and 73.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 39% cyan, 10.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 195.6 degrees, a saturation of 34.9% and a lightness of 59%. #72a8bb color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #005177. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 45
    • G 66
    • B 73
    RGB color chart
    • C 39
    • M 10
    • Y 0
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#72a8bb color description : Slightly desaturated blue.

#72a8bb Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72a8bb has RGB values of R:114, G:168, B:187 and CMYK values of C:0.39, M:0.1, Y:0, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 7514299.

Hex triplet 72a8bb #72a8bb
RGB Decimal 114, 168, 187 rgb(114,168,187)
RGB Percent 44.7, 65.9, 73.3 rgb(44.7%,65.9%,73.3%)
CMYK 39, 10, 0, 27
HSL 195.6°, 34.9, 59 hsl(195.6,34.9%,59%)
HSV (or HSB) 195.6°, 39, 73.3
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 65.88, -12.842, -15.382
XYZ 29.909, 35.169, 52.223
xyY 0.255, 0.3, 35.169
CIE-LCH 65.88, 20.038, 230.142
CIE-LUV 65.88, -25.956, -21.497
Hunter-Lab 59.304, -13.755, -10.699
Binary 01110010, 10101000, 10111011

Color Schemes with #72a8bb

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Alternatives to #72a8bb

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#72a8bb Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72a8bb

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #72a8bb

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, #020405 is the darkest color, while #f6fafb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72a8bb

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #92999b is the less saturated color, while #32c7fb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72a8bb 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
  • #9a9a9a Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #929da1 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a1a3b9 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a4a1c2 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #77adb9 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #90a5b9 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #92a3bf Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #75abba Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population