#72159b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72159b is composed of 44.7% red, 8.2% green and 60.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 26.5% cyan, 86.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 39.2% black. It has a hue angle of 281.6 degrees, a saturation of 76.1% and a lightness of 34.5%. #72159b color hex could be obtained by blending #e42aff with #000037. Closest websafe color is: #660099.

    • R 45
    • G 8
    • B 61
    RGB color chart
    • C 26
    • M 86
    • Y 0
    • K 39
    CMYK color chart

#72159b color description : Dark violet.

#72159b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72159b has RGB values of R:114, G:21, B:155 and CMYK values of C:0.26, M:0.86, Y:0, K:0.39. Its decimal value is 7476635.

Hex triplet 72159b #72159b
RGB Decimal 114, 21, 155 rgb(114,21,155)
RGB Percent 44.7, 8.2, 60.8 rgb(44.7%,8.2%,60.8%)
CMYK 26, 86, 0, 39
HSL 281.6°, 76.1, 34.5 hsl(281.6,76.1%,34.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 281.6°, 86.5, 60.8
Web Safe 660099 #660099
CIE-LAB 30.594, 57.589, -52.036
XYZ 13.123, 6.481, 31.568
xyY 0.256, 0.127, 6.481
CIE-LCH 30.594, 77.616, 317.9
CIE-LUV 30.594, 23.137, -73.13
Hunter-Lab 25.457, 47.466, -55.702
Binary 01110010, 00010101, 10011011

Color Schemes with #72159b

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Alternatives to #72159b

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#72159b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72159b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#72159b;}
.background {background-color:#72159b;}
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Shades and Tints of #72159b

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, #0c0211 is the darkest color, while #ffffff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72159b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #5a525e is the less saturated color, while #7a01af is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72159b 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
  • #404040 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #4a3752 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #004f9a Protanopia 1% of men
  • #005388 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #69484d Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #293a9a Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #293c8f Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #6c3569 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population