#72979e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72979e is composed of 44.7% red, 59.2% green and 62% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 27.8% cyan, 4.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 38% black. It has a hue angle of 189.5 degrees, a saturation of 18.5% and a lightness of 53.3%. #72979e color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #002f3d. Closest websafe color is: #669999.

    • R 45
    • G 59
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 28
    • M 4
    • Y 0
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#72979e color description : Mostly desaturated dark cyan.

#72979e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72979e has RGB values of R:114, G:151, B:158 and CMYK values of C:0.28, M:0.04, Y:0, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 7509918.

Hex triplet 72979e #72979e
RGB Decimal 114, 151, 158 rgb(114,151,158)
RGB Percent 44.7, 59.2, 62 rgb(44.7%,59.2%,62%)
CMYK 28, 4, 0, 38
HSL 189.5°, 18.5, 53.3 hsl(189.5,18.5%,53.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 189.5°, 27.8, 62
Web Safe 669999 #669999
CIE-LAB 60.05, -10.999, -7.828
XYZ 24.176, 28.178, 36.511
xyY 0.272, 0.317, 28.178
CIE-LCH 60.05, 13.5, 215.438
CIE-LUV 60.05, -18.76, -9.779
Hunter-Lab 53.083, -11.6, -3.622
Binary 01110010, 10010111, 10011110

Color Schemes with #72979e

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Alternatives to #72979e

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#72979e Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #72979e

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, #070a0a is the darkest color, while #fdfefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72979e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #848b8c is the less saturated color, while #16d5fa is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72979e 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
  • #8d8d8d Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #888f90 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #96959f Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9c92a6 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #7a9ba7 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #89969e Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #8d94a3 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #779aa3 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population