#72a5dd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72a5dd is composed of 44.7% red, 64.7% green and 86.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 48.4% cyan, 25.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 13.3% black. It has a hue angle of 211.4 degrees, a saturation of 61.1% and a lightness of 65.7%. #72a5dd color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #004bbb. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 45
    • G 65
    • B 87
    RGB color chart
    • C 48
    • M 25
    • Y 0
    • K 13
    CMYK color chart

#72a5dd color description : Soft blue.

#72a5dd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72a5dd has RGB values of R:114, G:165, B:221 and CMYK values of C:0.48, M:0.25, Y:0, K:0.13. Its decimal value is 7513565.

Hex triplet 72a5dd #72a5dd
RGB Decimal 114, 165, 221 rgb(114,165,221)
RGB Percent 44.7, 64.7, 86.7 rgb(44.7%,64.7%,86.7%)
CMYK 48, 25, 0, 13
HSL 211.4°, 61.1, 65.7 hsl(211.4,61.1%,65.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 211.4°, 48.4, 86.7
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 66.295, -1.734, -33.582
XYZ 33.443, 35.706, 73.532
xyY 0.234, 0.25, 35.706
CIE-LCH 66.295, 33.627, 267.045
CIE-LUV 66.295, -24.503, -52.888
Hunter-Lab 59.755, -4.671, -31.132
Binary 01110010, 10100101, 11011101

Color Schemes with #72a5dd

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Alternatives to #72a5dd

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#72a5dd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72a5dd

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Shades and Tints of #72a5dd

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 #72a5dd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a1a7ae is the less saturated color, while #50a3ff is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72a5dd 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
  • #95a4da Protanopia 1% of men
  • #90a4e0 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #6bb0bd Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #88a4db Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #85a4df Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #6eacc8 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population