#72aadd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72aadd is composed of 44.7% red, 66.7% green and 86.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 48.4% cyan, 23.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 13.3% black. It has a hue angle of 208.6 degrees, a saturation of 61.1% and a lightness of 65.7%. #72aadd color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #0055bb. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 45
    • G 67
    • B 87
    RGB color chart
    • C 48
    • M 23
    • Y 0
    • K 13
    CMYK color chart

#72aadd color description : Soft blue.

#72aadd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72aadd has RGB values of R:114, G:170, B:221 and CMYK values of C:0.48, M:0.23, Y:0, K:0.13. Its decimal value is 7514845.

Hex triplet 72aadd #72aadd
RGB Decimal 114, 170, 221 rgb(114,170,221)
RGB Percent 44.7, 66.7, 86.7 rgb(44.7%,66.7%,86.7%)
CMYK 48, 23, 0, 13
HSL 208.6°, 61.1, 65.7 hsl(208.6,61.1%,65.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 208.6°, 48.4, 86.7
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 67.684, -4.516, -31.43
XYZ 34.362, 37.546, 73.839
xyY 0.236, 0.258, 37.546
CIE-LCH 67.684, 31.753, 261.823
CIE-LUV 67.684, -26.421, -49.08
Hunter-Lab 61.274, -7.129, -28.556
Binary 01110010, 10101010, 11011101

Color Schemes with #72aadd

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Alternatives to #72aadd

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#72aadd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72aadd

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CSS codes
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.background {background-color:#72aadd;}
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Shades and Tints of #72aadd

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, #000101 is the darkest color, while #f0f6fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72aadd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a1a8ae is the less saturated color, while #50acff is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72aadd 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
  • #9f9f9f Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #96a1ab Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9aa7da Protanopia 1% of men
  • #97a7e1 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #6db4c1 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8ba8db Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #89a8df Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #6fb0cb Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population