#72a9df Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72a9df is composed of 44.7% red, 66.3% green and 87.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 48.9% cyan, 24.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 12.5% black. It has a hue angle of 209.7 degrees, a saturation of 63% and a lightness of 66.1%. #72a9df color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #0053bf. 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

#72a9df color description : Soft blue.

#72a9df Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72a9df has RGB values of R:114, G:169, B:223 and CMYK values of C:0.49, M:0.24, Y:0, K:0.13. Its decimal value is 7514591.

Hex triplet 72a9df #72a9df
RGB Decimal 114, 169, 223 rgb(114,169,223)
RGB Percent 44.7, 66.3, 87.5 rgb(44.7%,66.3%,87.5%)
CMYK 49, 24, 0, 13
HSL 209.7°, 63, 66.1 hsl(209.7,63%,66.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 209.7°, 48.9, 87.5
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 67.486, -3.381, -32.836
XYZ 34.444, 37.279, 75.189
xyY 0.234, 0.254, 37.279
CIE-LCH 67.486, 33.01, 264.122
CIE-LUV 67.486, -26.019, -51.563
Hunter-Lab 61.057, -6.153, -30.273
Binary 01110010, 10101001, 11011111

Color Schemes with #72a9df

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Alternatives to #72a9df

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#72a9df Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72a9df

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #72a9df

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, #010203 is the darkest color, while #f2f7fc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72a9df

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a7a9aa is the less saturated color, while #57a9fa is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72a9df 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
  • #9f9f9f Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #96a1ac Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #99a7dc Protanopia 1% of men
  • #94a7e3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #6cb3c0 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8aa7dd Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #88a7e1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #6eafcb Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population