#72a4bc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72a4bc is composed of 44.7% red, 64.3% green and 73.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 39.4% cyan, 12.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 199.5 degrees, a saturation of 35.6% and a lightness of 59.2%. #72a4bc color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #004979. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 45
    • G 64
    • B 74
    RGB color chart
    • C 39
    • M 13
    • Y 0
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#72a4bc color description : Slightly desaturated blue.

#72a4bc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72a4bc has RGB values of R:114, G:164, B:188 and CMYK values of C:0.39, M:0.13, Y:0, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 7513276.

Hex triplet 72a4bc #72a4bc
RGB Decimal 114, 164, 188 rgb(114,164,188)
RGB Percent 44.7, 64.3, 73.7 rgb(44.7%,64.3%,73.7%)
CMYK 39, 13, 0, 26
HSL 199.5°, 35.6, 59.2 hsl(199.5,35.6%,59.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 199.5°, 39.4, 73.7
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 64.77, -10.421, -17.618
XYZ 29.29, 33.758, 52.547
xyY 0.253, 0.292, 33.758
CIE-LCH 64.77, 20.47, 239.395
CIE-LUV 64.77, -24.293, -25.354
Hunter-Lab 58.101, -11.693, -12.951
Binary 01110010, 10100100, 10111100

Color Schemes with #72a4bc

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Alternatives to #72a4bc

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#72a4bc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72a4bc

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #72a4bc

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, #030405 is the darkest color, while #f7fafb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72a4bc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #92999c is the less saturated color, while #32bafc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72a4bc 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
  • #9da0ba Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9f9fc2 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #76aab6 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8da2bb Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #8fa0c0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #74a8b8 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population