#72a6eb Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72a6eb is composed of 44.7% red, 65.1% green and 92.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 51.5% cyan, 29.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 7.8% black. It has a hue angle of 214.2 degrees, a saturation of 75.2% and a lightness of 68.4%. #72a6eb color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #004dd7. Closest websafe color is: #6699ff.

    • R 45
    • G 65
    • B 92
    RGB color chart
    • C 51
    • M 29
    • Y 0
    • K 8
    CMYK color chart

#72a6eb color description : Soft blue.

#72a6eb Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72a6eb has RGB values of R:114, G:166, B:235 and CMYK values of C:0.51, M:0.29, Y:0, K:0.08. Its decimal value is 7513835.

Hex triplet 72a6eb #72a6eb
RGB Decimal 114, 166, 235 rgb(114,166,235)
RGB Percent 44.7, 65.1, 92.2 rgb(44.7%,65.1%,92.2%)
CMYK 51, 29, 0, 8
HSL 214.2°, 75.2, 68.4 hsl(214.2,75.2%,68.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 214.2°, 51.5, 92.2
Web Safe 6699ff #6699ff
CIE-LAB 67.161, 1.855, -39.924
XYZ 35.568, 36.846, 83.83
xyY 0.228, 0.236, 36.846
CIE-LCH 67.161, 39.968, 272.66
CIE-LUV 67.161, -24.813, -64.12
Hunter-Lab 60.701, -1.635, -39.391
Binary 01110010, 10100110, 11101011

Color Schemes with #72a6eb

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Alternatives to #72a6eb

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#72a6eb Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72a6eb

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #72a6eb

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, #02070e is the darkest color, while #fbfdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72a6eb

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #aaaeb3 is the less saturated color, while #5fa3fe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72a6eb 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
  • #9e9e9e Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #95a0ad Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #91a5e8 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #89a7ed Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #66b3c0 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #86a5e9 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #80a6ec Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #6aaecf Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population