#72a9bc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72a9bc is composed of 44.7% red, 66.3% green and 73.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 39.4% cyan, 10.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 195.4 degrees, a saturation of 35.6% and a lightness of 59.2%. #72a9bc color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #005379. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 45
    • G 66
    • B 74
    RGB color chart
    • C 39
    • M 10
    • Y 0
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#72a9bc color description : Slightly desaturated blue.

#72a9bc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72a9bc has RGB values of R:114, G:169, B:188 and CMYK values of C:0.39, M:0.1, Y:0, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 7514556.

Hex triplet 72a9bc #72a9bc
RGB Decimal 114, 169, 188 rgb(114,169,188)
RGB Percent 44.7, 66.3, 73.7 rgb(44.7%,66.3%,73.7%)
CMYK 39, 10, 0, 26
HSL 195.4°, 35.6, 59.2 hsl(195.4,35.6%,59.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 195.4°, 39.4, 73.7
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 66.2, -13.114, -15.455
XYZ 30.202, 35.583, 52.851
xyY 0.255, 0.3, 35.583
CIE-LCH 66.2, 20.269, 229.684
CIE-LUV 66.2, -26.359, -21.591
Hunter-Lab 59.651, -14.013, -10.775
Binary 01110010, 10101001, 10111100

Color Schemes with #72a9bc

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Alternatives to #72a9bc

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#72a9bc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72a9bc

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #72a9bc

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, #030505 is the darkest color, while #f7fafb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72a9bc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #92999c is the less saturated color, while #32c8fc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72a9bc 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
  • #939ea2 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a2a4ba Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a5a2c3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #77aeba Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #90a6ba Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #92a4c0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #75acbb Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population