#72aeda Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #72aeda is composed of 44.7% red, 68.2% green and 85.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 47.7% cyan, 20.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 14.5% black. It has a hue angle of 205.4 degrees, a saturation of 58.4% and a lightness of 65.1%. #72aeda color hex could be obtained by blending #e4ffff with #005db5. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 45
    • G 68
    • B 85
    RGB color chart
    • C 48
    • M 20
    • Y 0
    • K 15
    CMYK color chart

#72aeda color description : Soft blue.

#72aeda Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #72aeda has RGB values of R:114, G:174, B:218 and CMYK values of C:0.48, M:0.2, Y:0, K:0.15. Its decimal value is 7515866.

Hex triplet 72aeda #72aeda
RGB Decimal 114, 174, 218 rgb(114,174,218)
RGB Percent 44.7, 68.2, 85.5 rgb(44.7%,68.2%,85.5%)
CMYK 48, 20, 0, 15
HSL 205.4°, 58.4, 65.1 hsl(205.4,58.4%,65.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 205.4°, 47.7, 85.5
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 68.686, -7.575, -28.238
XYZ 34.727, 38.91, 72.006
xyY 0.238, 0.267, 38.91
CIE-LCH 68.686, 29.236, 254.983
CIE-LUV 68.686, -28.001, -43.436
Hunter-Lab 62.378, -9.785, -24.778
Binary 01110010, 10101110, 11011010

Color Schemes with #72aeda

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Alternatives to #72aeda

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#72aeda Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #72aeda

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

Shades and Tints of #72aeda

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, #040a0e is the darkest color, while #fefeff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #72aeda

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a2a7aa is the less saturated color, while #50b3fc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #72aeda 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
  • #98a4ac Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a0aad6 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9ea9df Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #6fb6c3 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8fabd7 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #8eabdd Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #70b3cb Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population