#72a8dc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72a8dc is composed of 44.7% red, 65.9% green and 86.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 48.2% cyan, 23.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 13.7% black. It has a hue angle of 209.4 degrees, a saturation of 60.2% and a lightness of 65.5%. #72a8dc color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #0051b9. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 45
    • G 66
    • B 86
    RGB color chart
    • C 48
    • M 24
    • Y 0
    • K 14
    CMYK color chart

#72a8dc color description : Soft blue.

#72a8dc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72a8dc has RGB values of R:114, G:168, B:220 and CMYK values of C:0.48, M:0.24, Y:0, K:0.14. Its decimal value is 7514332.

Hex triplet 72a8dc #72a8dc
RGB Decimal 114, 168, 220 rgb(114,168,220)
RGB Percent 44.7, 65.9, 86.3 rgb(44.7%,65.9%,86.3%)
CMYK 48, 24, 0, 14
HSL 209.4°, 60.2, 65.5 hsl(209.4,60.2%,65.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 209.4°, 48.2, 86.3
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 67.088, -3.698, -31.803
XYZ 33.857, 36.748, 73.015
xyY 0.236, 0.256, 36.748
CIE-LCH 67.088, 32.017, 263.368
CIE-LUV 67.088, -25.66, -49.747
Hunter-Lab 60.62, -6.391, -28.979
Binary 01110010, 10101000, 11011100

Color Schemes with #72a8dc

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Alternatives to #72a8dc

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#72a8dc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72a8dc

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CSS codes
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.background {background-color:#72a8dc;}
.border {border:1px solid #72a8dc;}

Shades and Tints of #72a8dc

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 #f0f6fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72a8dc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a1a7ad is the less saturated color, while #50a9fe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72a8dc 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
  • #98a6d9 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #95a6e0 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #6db2bf Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8aa6da Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #88a6de Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #6eaec9 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population