#72a8cf Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72a8cf is composed of 44.7% red, 65.9% green and 81.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 44.9% cyan, 18.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 18.8% black. It has a hue angle of 205.2 degrees, a saturation of 49.2% and a lightness of 62.9%. #72a8cf color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #00519f. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 45
    • G 66
    • B 81
    RGB color chart
    • C 45
    • M 19
    • Y 0
    • K 19
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#72a8cf color description : Slightly desaturated blue.

#72a8cf Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72a8cf has RGB values of R:114, G:168, B:207 and CMYK values of C:0.45, M:0.19, Y:0, K:0.19. Its decimal value is 7514319.

Hex triplet 72a8cf #72a8cf
RGB Decimal 114, 168, 207 rgb(114,168,207)
RGB Percent 44.7, 65.9, 81.2 rgb(44.7%,65.9%,81.2%)
CMYK 45, 19, 0, 19
HSL 205.2°, 49.2, 62.9 hsl(205.2,49.2%,62.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 205.2°, 44.9, 81.2
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 66.586, -7.407, -25.403
XYZ 32.202, 36.086, 64.297
xyY 0.243, 0.272, 36.086
CIE-LCH 66.586, 26.461, 253.744
CIE-LUV 66.586, -25.767, -38.572
Hunter-Lab 60.072, -9.439, -21.41
Binary 01110010, 10101000, 11001111

Color Schemes with #72a8cf

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Alternatives to #72a8cf

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#72a8cf Preview

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Shades and Tints of #72a8cf

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, #020405 is the darkest color, while #f6f9fc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72a8cf

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #9ea1a3 is the less saturated color, while #46affb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72a8cf 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
  • #949ea6 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9ca5cc Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9ca4d4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #71b0bd Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8da6cd Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #8ca5d2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #71adc3 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population