#72879f Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72879f is composed of 44.7% red, 52.9% green and 62.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 28.3% cyan, 15.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 37.6% black. It has a hue angle of 212 degrees, a saturation of 19% and a lightness of 53.5%. #72879f color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #000f3f. Closest websafe color is: #669999.

    • R 45
    • G 53
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 28
    • M 15
    • Y 0
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#72879f color description : Mostly desaturated dark blue.

#72879f Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72879f has RGB values of R:114, G:135, B:159 and CMYK values of C:0.28, M:0.15, Y:0, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 7505823.

Hex triplet 72879f #72879f
RGB Decimal 114, 135, 159 rgb(114,135,159)
RGB Percent 44.7, 52.9, 62.4 rgb(44.7%,52.9%,62.4%)
CMYK 28, 15, 0, 38
HSL 212°, 19, 53.5 hsl(212,19%,53.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 212°, 28.3, 62.4
Web Safe 669999 #669999
CIE-LAB 55.49, -1.804, -15.249
XYZ 21.86, 23.408, 36.165
xyY 0.268, 0.287, 23.408
CIE-LCH 55.49, 15.355, 263.252
CIE-LUV 55.49, -11.709, -22.205
Hunter-Lab 48.382, -4.018, -10.452
Binary 01110010, 10000111, 10011111

Color Schemes with #72879f

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Alternatives to #72879f

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#72879f Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72879f

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #72879f

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, #07090b is the darkest color, while #fefefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72879f

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #84888d is the less saturated color, while #1781fa is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72879f 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
  • #838383 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #808489 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #868aa2 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8a88a5 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #768f99 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7e88a0 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #8187a3 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #748c9b Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population