#72a8de Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72a8de is composed of 44.7% red, 65.9% green and 87.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 48.6% cyan, 24.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 12.9% black. It has a hue angle of 210 degrees, a saturation of 62.1% and a lightness of 65.9%. #72a8de color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #0051bd. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 45
    • G 66
    • B 87
    RGB color chart
    • C 49
    • M 24
    • Y 0
    • K 13
    CMYK color chart

#72a8de color description : Soft blue.

#72a8de Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72a8de has RGB values of R:114, G:168, B:222 and CMYK values of C:0.49, M:0.24, Y:0, K:0.13. Its decimal value is 7514334.

Hex triplet 72a8de #72a8de
RGB Decimal 114, 168, 222 rgb(114,168,222)
RGB Percent 44.7, 65.9, 87.1 rgb(44.7%,65.9%,87.1%)
CMYK 49, 24, 0, 13
HSL 210°, 62.1, 65.9 hsl(210,62.1%,65.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 210°, 48.6, 87.1
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 67.168, -3.116, -32.779
XYZ 34.124, 36.855, 74.419
xyY 0.235, 0.253, 36.855
CIE-LCH 67.168, 32.927, 264.569
CIE-LUV 67.168, -25.645, -51.466
Hunter-Lab 60.708, -5.905, -30.185
Binary 01110010, 10101000, 11011110

Color Schemes with #72a8de

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Alternatives to #72a8de

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#72a8de Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72a8de

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CSS codes
.text {color:#72a8de;}
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.border {border:1px solid #72a8de;}

Shades and Tints of #72a8de

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, #000102 is the darkest color, while #f1f6fc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72a8de

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a8a8a8 is the less saturated color, while #57a8f9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72a8de 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
  • #98a6db Protanopia 1% of men
  • #94a6e2 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #6cb2bf Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8aa6dc Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #87a6e0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #6eaeca Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population