#72a8c8 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72a8c8 is composed of 44.7% red, 65.9% green and 78.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 43% cyan, 16% magenta, 0% yellow and 21.6% black. It has a hue angle of 202.3 degrees, a saturation of 43.9% and a lightness of 61.6%. #72a8c8 color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #005191. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 45
    • G 66
    • B 78
    RGB color chart
    • C 43
    • M 16
    • Y 0
    • K 22
    CMYK color chart

#72a8c8 color description : Slightly desaturated blue.

#72a8c8 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72a8c8 has RGB values of R:114, G:168, B:200 and CMYK values of C:0.43, M:0.16, Y:0, K:0.22. Its decimal value is 7514312.

Hex triplet 72a8c8 #72a8c8
RGB Decimal 114, 168, 200 rgb(114,168,200)
RGB Percent 44.7, 65.9, 78.4 rgb(44.7%,65.9%,78.4%)
CMYK 43, 16, 0, 22
HSL 202.3°, 43.9, 61.6 hsl(202.3,43.9%,61.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 202.3°, 43, 78.4
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 66.329, -9.349, -21.919
XYZ 31.365, 35.751, 59.888
xyY 0.247, 0.281, 35.751
CIE-LCH 66.329, 23.83, 246.9
CIE-LUV 66.329, -25.83, -32.569
Hunter-Lab 59.792, -11.002, -17.531
Binary 01110010, 10101000, 11001000

Color Schemes with #72a8c8

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Alternatives to #72a8c8

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#72a8c8 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72a8c8

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CSS codes
.text {color:#72a8c8;}
.background {background-color:#72a8c8;}
.border {border:1px solid #72a8c8;}

Shades and Tints of #72a8c8

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, #000000 is the darkest color, while #f1f6fa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72a8c8

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #989ea2 is the less saturated color, while #3db5fd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72a8c8 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
  • #9c9c9c Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #949ea5 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9ea4c5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9fa3ce Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #74afbb Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8ea5c6 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #8ea4cb Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #73acc0 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population