#72a7cb Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72a7cb is composed of 44.7% red, 65.5% green and 79.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 43.8% cyan, 17.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 20.4% black. It has a hue angle of 204.3 degrees, a saturation of 46.1% and a lightness of 62.2%. #72a7cb color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #004f97. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 45
    • G 65
    • B 80
    RGB color chart
    • C 44
    • M 18
    • Y 0
    • K 20
    CMYK color chart

#72a7cb color description : Slightly desaturated blue.

#72a7cb Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72a7cb has RGB values of R:114, G:167, B:203 and CMYK values of C:0.44, M:0.18, Y:0, K:0.2. Its decimal value is 7514059.

Hex triplet 72a7cb #72a7cb
RGB Decimal 114, 167, 203 rgb(114,167,203)
RGB Percent 44.7, 65.5, 79.6 rgb(44.7%,65.5%,79.6%)
CMYK 44, 18, 0, 20
HSL 204.3°, 46.1, 62.2 hsl(204.3,46.1%,62.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 204.3°, 43.8, 79.6
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 66.155, -7.976, -23.848
XYZ 31.535, 35.525, 61.692
xyY 0.245, 0.276, 35.525
CIE-LCH 66.155, 25.146, 251.508
CIE-LUV 66.155, -25.403, -35.9
Hunter-Lab 59.603, -9.863, -19.646
Binary 01110010, 10100111, 11001011

Color Schemes with #72a7cb

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Alternatives to #72a7cb

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#72a7cb Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72a7cb

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #72a7cb

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, #010202 is the darkest color, while #f3f7fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72a7cb

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #97a0a6 is the less saturated color, while #3eb1ff is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72a7cb 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
  • #9b9b9b Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #939da5 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9ca4c8 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9ca3d0 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #72aebb Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8da5c9 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #8da4ce Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #72acc1 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population