#72a4dd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72a4dd is composed of 44.7% red, 64.3% green and 86.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 48.4% cyan, 25.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 13.3% black. It has a hue angle of 212 degrees, a saturation of 61.1% and a lightness of 65.7%. #72a4dd color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #0049bb. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 45
    • G 64
    • B 87
    RGB color chart
    • C 48
    • M 26
    • Y 0
    • K 13
    CMYK color chart

#72a4dd color description : Soft blue.

#72a4dd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72a4dd has RGB values of R:114, G:164, B:221 and CMYK values of C:0.48, M:0.26, Y:0, K:0.13. Its decimal value is 7513309.

Hex triplet 72a4dd #72a4dd
RGB Decimal 114, 164, 221 rgb(114,164,221)
RGB Percent 44.7, 64.3, 86.7 rgb(44.7%,64.3%,86.7%)
CMYK 48, 26, 0, 13
HSL 212°, 61.1, 65.7 hsl(212,61.1%,65.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 212°, 48.4, 86.7
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 66.018, -1.173, -34.012
XYZ 33.263, 35.347, 73.473
xyY 0.234, 0.249, 35.347
CIE-LCH 66.018, 34.032, 268.025
CIE-LUV 66.018, -24.122, -53.646
Hunter-Lab 59.453, -4.176, -31.653
Binary 01110010, 10100100, 11011101

Color Schemes with #72a4dd

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Alternatives to #72a4dd

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#72a4dd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72a4dd

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Shades and Tints of #72a4dd

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, #000101 is the darkest color, while #f0f6fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72a4dd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a1a7ae is the less saturated color, while #50a2ff is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72a4dd 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
  • #9c9c9c Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #949ea9 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #93a3db Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8fa3e0 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #6bafbc Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #87a3db Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #84a3df Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #6dabc8 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population