#72a8da Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72a8da is composed of 44.7% red, 65.9% green and 85.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 47.7% cyan, 22.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 14.5% black. It has a hue angle of 208.8 degrees, a saturation of 58.4% and a lightness of 65.1%. #72a8da color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #0051b5. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 45
    • G 66
    • B 85
    RGB color chart
    • C 48
    • M 23
    • Y 0
    • K 15
    CMYK color chart

#72a8da color description : Soft blue.

#72a8da Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72a8da has RGB values of R:114, G:168, B:218 and CMYK values of C:0.48, M:0.23, Y:0, K:0.15. Its decimal value is 7514330.

Hex triplet 72a8da #72a8da
RGB Decimal 114, 168, 218 rgb(114,168,218)
RGB Percent 44.7, 65.9, 85.5 rgb(44.7%,65.9%,85.5%)
CMYK 48, 23, 0, 15
HSL 208.8°, 58.4, 65.1 hsl(208.8,58.4%,65.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 208.8°, 47.7, 85.5
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 67.008, -4.277, -30.825
XYZ 33.594, 36.643, 71.628
xyY 0.237, 0.258, 36.643
CIE-LCH 67.008, 31.12, 262.101
CIE-LUV 67.008, -25.676, -48.028
Hunter-Lab 60.533, -6.872, -27.784
Binary 01110010, 10101000, 11011010

Color Schemes with #72a8da

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Alternatives to #72a8da

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#72a8da Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72a8da

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #72a8da

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, #04090e is the darkest color, while #fefeff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72a8da

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a2a6aa is the less saturated color, while #50a9fc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72a8da 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
  • #9e9e9e Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #95a0aa Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #99a6d7 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #96a5de Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #6db2bf Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8ba6d8 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #89a6dc Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #6faec8 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population