#72aec8 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72aec8 is composed of 44.7% red, 68.2% green and 78.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 43% cyan, 13% magenta, 0% yellow and 21.6% black. It has a hue angle of 198.1 degrees, a saturation of 43.9% and a lightness of 61.6%. #72aec8 color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #005d91. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 45
    • G 68
    • B 78
    RGB color chart
    • C 43
    • M 13
    • Y 0
    • K 22
    CMYK color chart

#72aec8 color description : Slightly desaturated blue.

#72aec8 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72aec8 has RGB values of R:114, G:174, B:200 and CMYK values of C:0.43, M:0.13, Y:0, K:0.22. Its decimal value is 7515848.

Hex triplet 72aec8 #72aec8
RGB Decimal 114, 174, 200 rgb(114,174,200)
RGB Percent 44.7, 68.2, 78.4 rgb(44.7%,68.2%,78.4%)
CMYK 43, 13, 0, 22
HSL 198.1°, 43.9, 61.6 hsl(198.1,43.9%,61.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 198.1°, 43, 78.4
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 68.034, -12.583, -19.325
XYZ 32.498, 38.018, 60.266
xyY 0.248, 0.291, 38.018
CIE-LCH 68.034, 23.06, 236.929
CIE-LUV 68.034, -28.25, -28.005
Hunter-Lab 61.659, -13.821, -14.79
Binary 01110010, 10101110, 11001000

Color Schemes with #72aec8

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Alternatives to #72aec8

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#72aec8 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72aec8

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CSS codes
.text {color:#72aec8;}
.background {background-color:#72aec8;}
.border {border:1px solid #72aec8;}

Shades and Tints of #72aec8

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, #000000 is the darkest color, while #f1f7fa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72aec8

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #989fa2 is the less saturated color, while #3dc3fd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72aec8 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
  • #96a2a7 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a4a9c5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a6a7ce Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #75b3c1 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #92aac6 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #93a9cc Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #74b1c3 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population