#72a4bb Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72a4bb is composed of 44.7% red, 64.3% green and 73.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 39% cyan, 12.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 198.9 degrees, a saturation of 34.9% and a lightness of 59%. #72a4bb color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #004977. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 45
    • G 64
    • B 73
    RGB color chart
    • C 39
    • M 12
    • Y 0
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#72a4bb color description : Slightly desaturated blue.

#72a4bb Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72a4bb has RGB values of R:114, G:164, B:187 and CMYK values of C:0.39, M:0.12, Y:0, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 7513275.

Hex triplet 72a4bb #72a4bb
RGB Decimal 114, 164, 187 rgb(114,164,187)
RGB Percent 44.7, 64.3, 73.3 rgb(44.7%,64.3%,73.3%)
CMYK 39, 12, 0, 27
HSL 198.9°, 34.9, 59 hsl(198.9,34.9%,59%)
HSV (or HSB) 198.9°, 39, 73.3
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 64.736, -10.687, -17.112
XYZ 29.182, 33.715, 51.981
xyY 0.254, 0.293, 33.715
CIE-LCH 64.736, 20.175, 238.014
CIE-LUV 64.736, -24.3, -24.504
Hunter-Lab 58.064, -11.901, -12.433
Binary 01110010, 10100100, 10111011

Color Schemes with #72a4bb

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Alternatives to #72a4bb

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#72a4bb Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72a4bb

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #72a4bb

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, #020405 is the darkest color, while #f6f9fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72a4bb

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #92989b is the less saturated color, while #32bcfb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72a4bb 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
  • #989898 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #909a9f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9da0b9 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a09ec2 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #76aab6 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8da2ba Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #8fa0bf Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #75a7b8 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population