#72a9cb Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72a9cb is composed of 44.7% red, 66.3% green and 79.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 43.8% cyan, 16.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 20.4% black. It has a hue angle of 202.9 degrees, a saturation of 46.1% and a lightness of 62.2%. #72a9cb color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #005397. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 45
    • G 66
    • B 80
    RGB color chart
    • C 44
    • M 17
    • Y 0
    • K 20
    CMYK color chart

#72a9cb color description : Slightly desaturated blue.

#72a9cb Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72a9cb has RGB values of R:114, G:169, B:203 and CMYK values of C:0.44, M:0.17, Y:0, K:0.2. Its decimal value is 7514571.

Hex triplet 72a9cb #72a9cb
RGB Decimal 114, 169, 203 rgb(114,169,203)
RGB Percent 44.7, 66.3, 79.6 rgb(44.7%,66.3%,79.6%)
CMYK 44, 17, 0, 20
HSL 202.9°, 46.1, 62.2 hsl(202.9,46.1%,62.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 202.9°, 43.8, 79.6
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 66.721, -9.067, -22.983
XYZ 31.904, 36.264, 61.815
xyY 0.245, 0.279, 36.264
CIE-LCH 66.721, 24.707, 248.471
CIE-LUV 66.721, -26.203, -34.378
Hunter-Lab 60.219, -10.814, -18.708
Binary 01110010, 10101001, 11001011

Color Schemes with #72a9cb

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#72a9cb Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72a9cb

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #72a9cb

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 #f3f8fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72a9cb

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #97a0a6 is the less saturated color, while #3eb5ff is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72a9cb 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
  • #949fa5 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9ea5c8 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9fa4d1 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #73b0bd Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8ea6c9 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #8ea6ce Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #72adc2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population