#72aecb Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72aecb is composed of 44.7% red, 68.2% green and 79.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 43.8% cyan, 14.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 20.4% black. It has a hue angle of 199.6 degrees, a saturation of 46.1% and a lightness of 62.2%. #72aecb color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #005d97. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 45
    • G 68
    • B 80
    RGB color chart
    • C 44
    • M 14
    • Y 0
    • K 20
    CMYK color chart

#72aecb color description : Slightly desaturated blue.

#72aecb Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72aecb has RGB values of R:114, G:174, B:203 and CMYK values of C:0.44, M:0.14, Y:0, K:0.2. Its decimal value is 7515851.

Hex triplet 72aecb #72aecb
RGB Decimal 114, 174, 203 rgb(114,174,203)
RGB Percent 44.7, 68.2, 79.6 rgb(44.7%,68.2%,79.6%)
CMYK 44, 14, 0, 20
HSL 199.6°, 46.1, 62.2 hsl(199.6,46.1%,62.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 199.6°, 43.8, 79.6
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 68.138, -11.767, -20.822
XYZ 32.852, 38.16, 62.131
xyY 0.247, 0.287, 38.16
CIE-LCH 68.138, 23.917, 240.527
CIE-LUV 68.138, -28.207, -30.566
Hunter-Lab 61.773, -13.174, -16.392
Binary 01110010, 10101110, 11001011

Color Schemes with #72aecb

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Alternatives to #72aecb

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#72aecb Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72aecb

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

Shades and Tints of #72aecb

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 #72aecb

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #97a1a6 is the less saturated color, while #3ec0ff is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72aecb 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
  • #96a2a8 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a3a9c8 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a5a7d1 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #74b4c1 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #91abc9 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #92a9cf Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #73b2c4 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population