#72a9bd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72a9bd is composed of 44.7% red, 66.3% green and 74.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 39.7% cyan, 10.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 25.9% black. It has a hue angle of 196 degrees, a saturation of 36.2% and a lightness of 59.4%. #72a9bd color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #00537b. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 45
    • G 66
    • B 74
    RGB color chart
    • C 40
    • M 11
    • Y 0
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#72a9bd color description : Slightly desaturated blue.

#72a9bd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72a9bd has RGB values of R:114, G:169, B:189 and CMYK values of C:0.4, M:0.11, Y:0, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 7514557.

Hex triplet 72a9bd #72a9bd
RGB Decimal 114, 169, 189 rgb(114,169,189)
RGB Percent 44.7, 66.3, 74.1 rgb(44.7%,66.3%,74.1%)
CMYK 40, 11, 0, 26
HSL 196°, 36.2, 59.4 hsl(196,36.2%,59.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 196°, 39.7, 74.1
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 66.233, -12.851, -15.96
XYZ 30.31, 35.626, 53.421
xyY 0.254, 0.298, 35.626
CIE-LCH 66.233, 20.491, 231.16
CIE-LUV 66.233, -26.349, -22.438
Hunter-Lab 59.688, -13.808, -11.284
Binary 01110010, 10101001, 10111101

Color Schemes with #72a9bd

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Alternatives to #72a9bd

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#72a9bd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72a9bd

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #72a9bd

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, #030506 is the darkest color, while #f8fafc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72a9bd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #929a9d is the less saturated color, while #32c7fd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72a9bd 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
  • #9b9b9b Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #939ea2 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a1a4bb Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a5a2c4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #77aebb Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #90a6bb Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #92a4c1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #75acbb Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population