#72a6bd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72a6bd is composed of 44.7% red, 65.1% green and 74.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 39.7% cyan, 12.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 25.9% black. It has a hue angle of 198.4 degrees, a saturation of 36.2% and a lightness of 59.4%. #72a6bd color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #004d7b. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 45
    • G 65
    • B 74
    RGB color chart
    • C 40
    • M 12
    • Y 0
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#72a6bd color description : Slightly desaturated blue.

#72a6bd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72a6bd has RGB values of R:114, G:166, B:189 and CMYK values of C:0.4, M:0.12, Y:0, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 7513789.

Hex triplet 72a6bd #72a6bd
RGB Decimal 114, 166, 189 rgb(114,166,189)
RGB Percent 44.7, 65.1, 74.1 rgb(44.7%,65.1%,74.1%)
CMYK 40, 12, 0, 26
HSL 198.4°, 36.2, 59.4 hsl(198.4,36.2%,59.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 198.4°, 39.7, 74.1
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 65.375, -11.238, -17.258
XYZ 29.759, 34.523, 53.237
xyY 0.253, 0.294, 34.523
CIE-LCH 65.375, 20.595, 236.929
CIE-LUV 65.375, -25.111, -24.698
Hunter-Lab 58.756, -12.416, -12.592
Binary 01110010, 10100110, 10111101

Color Schemes with #72a6bd

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Alternatives to #72a6bd

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#72a6bd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72a6bd

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CSS codes
.text {color:#72a6bd;}
.background {background-color:#72a6bd;}
.border {border:1px solid #72a6bd;}

Shades and Tints of #72a6bd

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, #030506 is the darkest color, while #f8fafc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72a6bd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #929a9d is the less saturated color, while #32bffd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72a6bd 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
  • #999999 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #919ca0 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9ea2bb Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a1a0c4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #76acb8 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8ea3bc Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #90a2c1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #75a9ba Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population