#72aec6 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72aec6 is composed of 44.7% red, 68.2% green and 77.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 42.4% cyan, 12.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 22.4% black. It has a hue angle of 197.1 degrees, a saturation of 42.4% and a lightness of 61.2%. #72aec6 color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #005d8d. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 45
    • G 68
    • B 78
    RGB color chart
    • C 42
    • M 12
    • Y 0
    • K 22
    CMYK color chart

#72aec6 color description : Slightly desaturated blue.

#72aec6 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72aec6 has RGB values of R:114, G:174, B:198 and CMYK values of C:0.42, M:0.12, Y:0, K:0.22. Its decimal value is 7515846.

Hex triplet 72aec6 #72aec6
RGB Decimal 114, 174, 198 rgb(114,174,198)
RGB Percent 44.7, 68.2, 77.6 rgb(44.7%,68.2%,77.6%)
CMYK 42, 12, 0, 22
HSL 197.1°, 42.4, 61.2 hsl(197.1,42.4%,61.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 197.1°, 42.4, 77.6
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 67.965, -13.123, -18.324
XYZ 32.266, 37.925, 59.043
xyY 0.25, 0.293, 37.925
CIE-LCH 67.965, 22.539, 234.391
CIE-LUV 67.965, -28.279, -26.301
Hunter-Lab 61.583, -14.247, -13.736
Binary 01110010, 10101110, 11000110

Color Schemes with #72aec6

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Alternatives to #72aec6

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#72aec6 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72aec6

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CSS codes
.text {color:#72aec6;}
.background {background-color:#72aec6;}
.border {border:1px solid #72aec6;}

Shades and Tints of #72aec6

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, #050b0d is the darkest color, while #fefefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72aec6

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #989ea0 is the less saturated color, while #3dc5fb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72aec6 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
  • #96a2a7 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a5a8c3 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a7a6cd Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #76b3c0 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #92aac4 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #94a9ca Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #74b1c2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population