#72a9d1 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72a9d1 is composed of 44.7% red, 66.3% green and 82% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 45.5% cyan, 19.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 18% black. It has a hue angle of 205.3 degrees, a saturation of 50.8% and a lightness of 63.3%. #72a9d1 color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #0053a3. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 45
    • G 66
    • B 82
    RGB color chart
    • C 45
    • M 19
    • Y 0
    • K 18
    CMYK color chart

#72a9d1 color description : Slightly desaturated blue.

#72a9d1 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72a9d1 has RGB values of R:114, G:169, B:209 and CMYK values of C:0.45, M:0.19, Y:0, K:0.18. Its decimal value is 7514577.

Hex triplet 72a9d1 #72a9d1
RGB Decimal 114, 169, 209 rgb(114,169,209)
RGB Percent 44.7, 66.3, 82 rgb(44.7%,66.3%,82%)
CMYK 45, 19, 0, 18
HSL 205.3°, 50.8, 63.3 hsl(205.3,50.8%,63.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 205.3°, 45.5, 82
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 66.942, -7.393, -25.962
XYZ 32.633, 36.555, 65.654
xyY 0.242, 0.271, 36.555
CIE-LCH 66.942, 26.994, 254.105
CIE-LUV 66.942, -26.145, -39.527
Hunter-Lab 60.461, -9.462, -22.06
Binary 01110010, 10101001, 11010001

Color Schemes with #72a9d1

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Alternatives to #72a9d1

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#72a9d1 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72a9d1

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CSS codes
.text {color:#72a9d1;}
.background {background-color:#72a9d1;}
.border {border:1px solid #72a9d1;}

Shades and Tints of #72a9d1

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, #020507 is the darkest color, while #f7fafc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72a9d1

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #9da2a6 is the less saturated color, while #47b0fc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72a9d1 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
  • #9d9d9d Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #949fa7 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9da6ce Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9ca5d6 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #71b1be Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8da7cf Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #8ca6d4 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #71aec5 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population