#72aaef Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72aaef is composed of 44.7% red, 66.7% green and 93.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 52.3% cyan, 28.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 6.3% black. It has a hue angle of 213.1 degrees, a saturation of 79.6% and a lightness of 69.2%. #72aaef color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #0055df. Closest websafe color is: #6699ff.

    • R 45
    • G 67
    • B 94
    RGB color chart
    • C 52
    • M 29
    • Y 0
    • K 6
    CMYK color chart

#72aaef color description : Soft blue.

#72aaef Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72aaef has RGB values of R:114, G:170, B:239 and CMYK values of C:0.52, M:0.29, Y:0, K:0.06. Its decimal value is 7514863.

Hex triplet 72aaef #72aaef
RGB Decimal 114, 170, 239 rgb(114,170,239)
RGB Percent 44.7, 66.7, 93.7 rgb(44.7%,66.7%,93.7%)
CMYK 52, 29, 0, 6
HSL 213.1°, 79.6, 69.2 hsl(213.1,79.6%,69.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 213.1°, 52.3, 93.7
Web Safe 6699ff #6699ff
CIE-LAB 68.429, 0.804, -40.131
XYZ 36.891, 38.557, 87.155
xyY 0.227, 0.237, 38.557
CIE-LCH 68.429, 40.139, 271.148
CIE-LUV 68.429, -26.265, -64.516
Hunter-Lab 62.094, -2.617, -39.753
Binary 01110010, 10101010, 11101111

Color Schemes with #72aaef

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Alternatives to #72aaef

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#72aaef Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #72aaef

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, #020912 is the darkest color, while #ffffff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72aaef

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #aeb0b3 is the less saturated color, while #66a9fb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72aaef 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
  • #98a3b1 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #94a9ec Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8caaf1 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #65b7c4 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #88a9ed Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #82aaf0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #6ab2d3 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population