#72a8dd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72a8dd is composed of 44.7% red, 65.9% green and 86.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 48.4% cyan, 24% magenta, 0% yellow and 13.3% black. It has a hue angle of 209.7 degrees, a saturation of 61.1% and a lightness of 65.7%. #72a8dd color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #0051bb. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 45
    • G 66
    • B 87
    RGB color chart
    • C 48
    • M 24
    • Y 0
    • K 13
    CMYK color chart

#72a8dd color description : Soft blue.

#72a8dd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72a8dd has RGB values of R:114, G:168, B:221 and CMYK values of C:0.48, M:0.24, Y:0, K:0.13. Its decimal value is 7514333.

Hex triplet 72a8dd #72a8dd
RGB Decimal 114, 168, 221 rgb(114,168,221)
RGB Percent 44.7, 65.9, 86.7 rgb(44.7%,65.9%,86.7%)
CMYK 48, 24, 0, 13
HSL 209.7°, 61.1, 65.7 hsl(209.7,61.1%,65.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 209.7°, 48.4, 86.7
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 67.128, -3.407, -32.291
XYZ 33.99, 36.801, 73.715
xyY 0.235, 0.255, 36.801
CIE-LCH 67.128, 32.471, 263.977
CIE-LUV 67.128, -25.652, -50.607
Hunter-Lab 60.664, -6.149, -29.58
Binary 01110010, 10101000, 11011101

Color Schemes with #72a8dd

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Alternatives to #72a8dd

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#72a8dd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72a8dd

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Shades and Tints of #72a8dd

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, #000101 is the darkest color, while #f0f6fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72a8dd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a1a8ae is the less saturated color, while #50a8ff is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72a8dd 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
  • #95a0ab Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #98a6da Protanopia 1% of men
  • #94a6e1 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #6cb2bf Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8aa6db Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #88a6df Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #6eaeca Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population