#72a9db Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72a9db is composed of 44.7% red, 66.3% green and 85.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 47.9% cyan, 22.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 14.1% black. It has a hue angle of 208.6 degrees, a saturation of 59.3% and a lightness of 65.3%. #72a9db color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #0053b7. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 45
    • G 66
    • B 86
    RGB color chart
    • C 48
    • M 23
    • Y 0
    • K 14
    CMYK color chart

#72a9db color description : Soft blue.

#72a9db Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72a9db has RGB values of R:114, G:169, B:219 and CMYK values of C:0.48, M:0.23, Y:0, K:0.14. Its decimal value is 7514587.

Hex triplet 72a9db #72a9db
RGB Decimal 114, 169, 219 rgb(114,169,219)
RGB Percent 44.7, 66.3, 85.9 rgb(44.7%,66.3%,85.9%)
CMYK 48, 23, 0, 14
HSL 208.6°, 59.3, 65.3 hsl(208.6,59.3%,65.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 208.6°, 47.9, 85.9
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 67.327, -4.542, -30.883
XYZ 33.911, 37.066, 72.382
xyY 0.237, 0.259, 37.066
CIE-LCH 67.327, 31.215, 261.634
CIE-LUV 67.327, -26.054, -48.124
Hunter-Lab 60.882, -7.121, -27.872
Binary 01110010, 10101001, 11011011

Color Schemes with #72a9db

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Alternatives to #72a9db

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#72a9db Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72a9db

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #72a9db

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, #040a0f is the darkest color, while #ffffff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72a9db

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a2a7ab is the less saturated color, while #50abfd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72a9db 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
  • #95a0aa Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9aa6d8 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #97a6df Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #6db3c0 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8ba7d9 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #89a7dd Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #6fafc9 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population