#72a9bf Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72a9bf is composed of 44.7% red, 66.3% green and 74.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 40.3% cyan, 11.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 25.1% black. It has a hue angle of 197.1 degrees, a saturation of 37.6% and a lightness of 59.8%. #72a9bf color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #00537f. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 45
    • G 66
    • B 75
    RGB color chart
    • C 40
    • M 12
    • Y 0
    • K 25
    CMYK color chart

#72a9bf color description : Slightly desaturated blue.

#72a9bf Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72a9bf has RGB values of R:114, G:169, B:191 and CMYK values of C:0.4, M:0.12, Y:0, K:0.25. Its decimal value is 7514559.

Hex triplet 72a9bf #72a9bf
RGB Decimal 114, 169, 191 rgb(114,169,191)
RGB Percent 44.7, 66.3, 74.9 rgb(44.7%,66.3%,74.9%)
CMYK 40, 12, 0, 25
HSL 197.1°, 37.6, 59.8 hsl(197.1,37.6%,59.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 197.1°, 40.3, 74.9
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 66.3, -12.321, -16.97
XYZ 30.529, 35.713, 54.572
xyY 0.253, 0.296, 35.713
CIE-LCH 66.3, 20.971, 234.018
CIE-LUV 66.3, -26.327, -24.135
Hunter-Lab 59.761, -13.394, -12.31
Binary 01110010, 10101001, 10111111

Color Schemes with #72a9bf

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Alternatives to #72a9bf

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#72a9bf Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72a9bf

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Shades and Tints of #72a9bf

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, #030607 is the darkest color, while #f9fbfc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72a9bf

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #929b9f is the less saturated color, while #33c4fe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72a9bf 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
  • #a1a4bd Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a4a2c6 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #77aebb Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #90a6bd Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #92a5c3 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #75acbc Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population