#72aaec Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72aaec is composed of 44.7% red, 66.7% green and 92.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 51.7% cyan, 28% magenta, 0% yellow and 7.5% black. It has a hue angle of 212.5 degrees, a saturation of 76.3% and a lightness of 68.6%. #72aaec color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #0055d9. Closest websafe color is: #6699ff.

    • R 45
    • G 67
    • B 93
    RGB color chart
    • C 52
    • M 28
    • Y 0
    • K 7
    CMYK color chart

#72aaec color description : Soft blue.

#72aaec Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72aaec has RGB values of R:114, G:170, B:236 and CMYK values of C:0.52, M:0.28, Y:0, K:0.07. Its decimal value is 7514860.

Hex triplet 72aaec #72aaec
RGB Decimal 114, 170, 236 rgb(114,170,236)
RGB Percent 44.7, 66.7, 92.5 rgb(44.7%,66.7%,92.5%)
CMYK 52, 28, 0, 7
HSL 212.5°, 76.3, 68.6 hsl(212.5,76.3%,68.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 212.5°, 51.7, 92.5
Web Safe 6699ff #6699ff
CIE-LAB 68.301, -0.096, -38.693
XYZ 36.451, 38.381, 84.84
xyY 0.228, 0.24, 38.381
CIE-LCH 68.301, 38.693, 269.857
CIE-LUV 68.301, -26.289, -61.952
Hunter-Lab 61.952, -3.393, -37.827
Binary 01110010, 10101010, 11101100

Color Schemes with #72aaec

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Alternatives to #72aaec

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#72aaec Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #72aaec

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, #02080f is the darkest color, while #fcfdff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72aaec

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a9afb5 is the less saturated color, while #60a8fe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72aaec 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
  • #a1a1a1 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #98a3b0 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #95a8e9 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8ea9ee Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #67b6c3 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #88a9ea Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #84a9ed Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #6bb2d2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population