#72a0cb Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72a0cb is composed of 44.7% red, 62.7% green and 79.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 43.8% cyan, 21.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 20.4% black. It has a hue angle of 209 degrees, a saturation of 46.1% and a lightness of 62.2%. #72a0cb color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #004197. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 45
    • G 63
    • B 80
    RGB color chart
    • C 44
    • M 21
    • Y 0
    • K 20
    CMYK color chart

#72a0cb color description : Slightly desaturated blue.

#72a0cb Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72a0cb has RGB values of R:114, G:160, B:203 and CMYK values of C:0.44, M:0.21, Y:0, K:0.2. Its decimal value is 7512267.

Hex triplet 72a0cb #72a0cb
RGB Decimal 114, 160, 203 rgb(114,160,203)
RGB Percent 44.7, 62.7, 79.6 rgb(44.7%,62.7%,79.6%)
CMYK 44, 21, 0, 20
HSL 209°, 46.1, 62.2 hsl(209,46.1%,62.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 209°, 43.8, 79.6
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 64.185, -4.108, -26.873
XYZ 30.287, 33.029, 61.276
xyY 0.243, 0.265, 33.029
CIE-LCH 64.185, 27.185, 261.308
CIE-LUV 64.185, -22.613, -41.213
Hunter-Lab 57.471, -6.505, -22.985
Binary 01110010, 10100000, 11001011

Color Schemes with #72a0cb

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Alternatives to #72a0cb

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#72a0cb Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72a0cb

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #72a0cb

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, #010202 is the darkest color, while #f3f7fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72a0cb

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #979fa6 is the less saturated color, while #3ea2ff is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72a0cb 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
  • #979797 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #9099a1 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #949fc9 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #939ed0 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #70a9b5 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #889fca Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #879fce Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #71a6bd Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population