#72aefa Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72aefa is composed of 44.7% red, 68.2% green and 98% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 54.4% cyan, 30.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 2% black. It has a hue angle of 213.5 degrees, a saturation of 93.2% and a lightness of 71.4%. #72aefa color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #005df5. Closest websafe color is: #6699ff.

    • R 45
    • G 68
    • B 98
    RGB color chart
    • C 54
    • M 30
    • Y 0
    • K 2
    CMYK color chart

#72aefa color description : Soft blue.

#72aefa Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72aefa has RGB values of R:114, G:174, B:250 and CMYK values of C:0.54, M:0.3, Y:0, K:0.02. Its decimal value is 7515898.

Hex triplet 72aefa #72aefa
RGB Decimal 114, 174, 250 rgb(114,174,250)
RGB Percent 44.7, 68.2, 98 rgb(44.7%,68.2%,98%)
CMYK 54, 30, 0, 2
HSL 213.5°, 93.2, 71.4 hsl(213.5,93.2%,71.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 213.5°, 54.4, 98
Web Safe 6699ff #6699ff
CIE-LAB 70, 1.891, -43.656
XYZ 39.327, 40.749, 96.23
xyY 0.223, 0.231, 40.749
CIE-LCH 70, 43.697, 272.48
CIE-LUV 70, -27.627, -70.866
Hunter-Lab 63.835, -1.744, -44.694
Binary 01110010, 10101110, 11111010

Color Schemes with #72aefa

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Alternatives to #72aefa

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#72aefa Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72aefa

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Shades and Tints of #72aefa

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, #00050b is the darkest color, while #f7faff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72aefa

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #b5b6b7 is the less saturated color, while #72aefa is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72aefa 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
  • #a5a5a5 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #9ba7b6 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #95acf6 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8aaefb Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #61bcc9 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #88adf7 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #81aefb Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #67b7db Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population