#72aefd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72aefd is composed of 44.7% red, 68.2% green and 99.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 54.9% cyan, 31.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 0.8% black. It has a hue angle of 214.1 degrees, a saturation of 97.2% and a lightness of 72%. #72aefd color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #005dfb. Closest websafe color is: #6699ff.

    • R 45
    • G 68
    • B 99
    RGB color chart
    • C 55
    • M 31
    • Y 0
    • K 1
    CMYK color chart

#72aefd color description : Soft blue.

#72aefd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72aefd has RGB values of R:114, G:174, B:253 and CMYK values of C:0.55, M:0.31, Y:0, K:0.01. Its decimal value is 7515901.

Hex triplet 72aefd #72aefd
RGB Decimal 114, 174, 253 rgb(114,174,253)
RGB Percent 44.7, 68.2, 99.2 rgb(44.7%,68.2%,99.2%)
CMYK 55, 31, 0, 1
HSL 214.1°, 97.2, 72 hsl(214.1,97.2%,72%)
HSV (or HSB) 214.1°, 54.9, 99.2
Web Safe 6699ff #6699ff
CIE-LAB 70.133, 2.808, -45.073
XYZ 39.801, 40.939, 98.728
xyY 0.222, 0.228, 40.939
CIE-LCH 70.133, 45.16, 273.565
CIE-LUV 70.133, -27.597, -73.414
Hunter-Lab 63.984, -0.935, -46.697
Binary 01110010, 10101110, 11111101

Color Schemes with #72aefd

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Alternatives to #72aefd

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#72aefd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72aefd

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Shades and Tints of #72aefd

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, #00060e is the darkest color, while #f9fcff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72aefd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #b4b7bb is the less saturated color, while #72aefd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72aefd 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
  • #9ba7b7 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #94adf9 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #88affe Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #60bcca Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #87adfa Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #80aefd Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #66b7dc Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population