#7272bc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #7272bc is composed of 44.7% red, 44.7% green and 73.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 39.4% cyan, 39.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 240 degrees, a saturation of 35.6% and a lightness of 59.2%. #7272bc color hex could be obtained by blending #e4e4ff with #000079. Closest websafe color is: #6666cc.

    • R 45
    • G 45
    • B 74
    RGB color chart
    • C 39
    • M 39
    • Y 0
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#7272bc color description : Slightly desaturated blue.

#7272bc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #7272bc has RGB values of R:114, G:114, B:188 and CMYK values of C:0.39, M:0.39, Y:0, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 7500476.

Hex triplet 7272bc #7272bc
RGB Decimal 114, 114, 188 rgb(114,114,188)
RGB Percent 44.7, 44.7, 73.7 rgb(44.7%,44.7%,73.7%)
CMYK 39, 39, 0, 26
HSL 240°, 35.6, 59.2 hsl(240,35.6%,59.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 240°, 39.4, 73.7
Web Safe 6666cc #6666cc
CIE-LAB 50.97, 18.482, -38.966
XYZ 22.032, 19.242, 50.128
xyY 0.241, 0.211, 19.242
CIE-LCH 50.97, 43.127, 295.375
CIE-LUV 50.97, -4.435, -61.432
Hunter-Lab 43.866, 12.887, -37.047
Binary 01110010, 01110010, 10111100

Color Schemes with #7272bc

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Alternatives to #7272bc

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#7272bc Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #7272bc

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, #030305 is the darkest color, while #f7f7fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #7272bc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #92929c is the less saturated color, while #3232fc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #7272bc 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
  • #7a7a7a Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #787887 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #647ec3 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #5f80bc Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #6a848e Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6979c0 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #667abc Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #6d7d9e Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population