#72a4e0 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72a4e0 is composed of 44.7% red, 64.3% green and 87.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 49.1% cyan, 26.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 12.2% black. It has a hue angle of 212.7 degrees, a saturation of 64% and a lightness of 66.3%. #72a4e0 color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #0049c1. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 45
    • G 64
    • B 88
    RGB color chart
    • C 49
    • M 27
    • Y 0
    • K 12
    CMYK color chart

#72a4e0 color description : Soft blue.

#72a4e0 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72a4e0 has RGB values of R:114, G:164, B:224 and CMYK values of C:0.49, M:0.27, Y:0, K:0.12. Its decimal value is 7513312.

Hex triplet 72a4e0 #72a4e0
RGB Decimal 114, 164, 224 rgb(114,164,224)
RGB Percent 44.7, 64.3, 87.8 rgb(44.7%,64.3%,87.8%)
CMYK 49, 27, 0, 12
HSL 212.7°, 64, 66.3 hsl(212.7,64%,66.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 212.7°, 49.1, 87.8
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 66.143, -0.292, -35.472
XYZ 33.666, 35.508, 75.597
xyY 0.233, 0.245, 35.508
CIE-LCH 66.143, 35.473, 269.529
CIE-LUV 66.143, -24.11, -56.219
Hunter-Lab 59.589, -3.432, -33.505
Binary 01110010, 10100100, 11100000

Color Schemes with #72a4e0

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Alternatives to #72a4e0

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#72a4e0 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72a4e0

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CSS codes
.text {color:#72a4e0;}
.background {background-color:#72a4e0;}
.border {border:1px solid #72a4e0;}

Shades and Tints of #72a4e0

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, #010204 is the darkest color, while #f3f7fc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72a4e0

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a7a9ab is the less saturated color, while #58a2fa is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72a4e0 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
  • #949eaa Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #93a3de Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8da4e3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #6ab0bc Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #87a3de Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #83a4e2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #6dabc9 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population