#72A9E2 Hex Color Code
#72A9E2
The Hexadecimal Color #72A9E2 is a contrast shade of Corn Flower Blue. #72A9E2 RGB value is rgb(114, 169, 226). RGB Color Model of #72A9E2 consists of 44% red, 66% green and 88% blue. HSL color Mode of #72A9E2 has 211°(degrees) Hue, 66% Saturation and 67% Lightness. #72A9E2 color has an wavelength of 487.14815nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #72A9E2 is #99CCFF. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #72A9E2 is #7AD. The Closest Color to #72A9E2 is #6495ED. Official Name of #72A9E2 Hex Code is Cornflower Blue. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #72A9E2 is 50 Cyan 25 Magenta 0 Yellow 11 Black and #72A9E2 CMY is 50, 25, 0. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #72A9E2 is hsl(211,66,67, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(211, 50, 89). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #72A9E2 is 34.85, 37.44, 77.33.
Hex8 Value of #72A9E2 is #72A9E2FF. Decimal Value of #72A9E2 is 7514594 and Octal Value of #72A9E2 is 34524742. Binary Value of #72A9E2 is 1110010, 10101001, 11100010 and Android of #72A9E2 is 4285704674 / 0xff72a9e2. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #72A9E2 is 0.233, 0.25, 0.25 and YIQ Color Space of #72A9E2 is 159.053, -51.0886, 6.1059. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #72A9E2 is 29.06, 39.51, 76.66. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #72A9E2 is 67.61, -2.5, -34.29. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #72A9E2 is 67.61, -25.99, -54.15. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #72A9E2 is 67.61, 34.38, 265.83. Hunter Lab variable of #72A9E2 is 61.19, -5.41, -32.1.
Graphic Percentage Representation of #72A9E2
RGB Percentages of #72A9E2
RGB stands for Red, Green, and Blue, which are the three primary colors used to create a vast array of colors by varying their intensities. By adjusting the brightness of these three primary colors, virtually any color visible to the human eye can be produced.
RYB Percentages of #72A9E2
The RYB color model is based on Red, Yellow, and Blue Colors. When two primary colors are mixed, they form a secondary color or when mixed all, they result in tertiary color.
CMYK Percentages of #72A9E2
CMYK stands for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (Black). Starting with a white canvas, various amounts of cyan, magenta, yellow, and black ink are combined to absorb or subtract specific wavelengths of light, resulting in the desired color.
Various Color Shades of #72A9E2
To get 25% Saturated #72A9E2 Color, you need to convert the hex color #72A9E2 to the HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) color space, increase the saturation value by 25%, and then convert it back to the hex color. To desaturate a color by 25%, we need to reduce its saturation level while keeping the same hue and lightness. Saturation represents the intensity or vividness of a color. A 100% saturation means the color is fully vivid, while a 0% saturation results in a shade of gray. To make a color 25% darker or 25% lighter, you need to reduce the intensity of each of its RGB (Red, Green, Blue) components by 25% or increase it to 25%. Inverting a #72A9E2 hex color involves converting each of its RGB (Red, Green, Blue) components to their complementary values. The complementary color is found by subtracting each component's value from the maximum value of 255.
Analogous and Monochromatic Colors of #72A9E2
Analogous colors are groups of hues that are located next to each other on the color wheel. These colors share a similar undertone and create a sense of harmony when used together. Analogous color schemes are mainly used in design or art to create a sense of cohesion and flow in a color scheme composition.
Monochromatic colors refer to a color scheme that uses variations of a single color. These variations are achieved by adjusting the shade, tint, or tone of the base color. Monochromatic approach is commonly used in interior design or fashion to create a sense of understated elegance and give a sense of simplicity and consistency.
Triad, Tetrad and SplitComplement of #72A9E2
Triad, Tetrad, and Split Complement are hex color schemes used in art to create harmonious combinations of colors.
The Triad color scheme involves three colors that are evenly spaced around the color wheel, forming an equilateral triangle. The primary triad includes red, blue, and yellow, while other triadic combinations can be formed with different hues. Triad color schemes offer a balanced contrast and are versatile for creating vibrant and dynamic visuals.
The Tetrad color scheme incorporates four colors that are arranged in two complementary pairs. These pairs create a rectangle or square shape on the color wheel. The primary Tetrad includes two sets of complementary colors, such as red and green, and blue and orange. This scheme provides a wide range of color options and allows for both strong contrast and harmonious blends.
The Split Complement color scheme involves a base color paired with the two colors adjacent to its complementary color on the color wheel. For example, if the base color is blue, the Split Complement scheme would include blue, yellow-orange, and red-orange. This combination maintains contrast while offering a more subtle and balanced alternative to a complementary color scheme.
Tints and Shades of #72A9E2
A Color Tint is created by mixing white (#FFFFFF) to any pure color whereas A Color Shade is calculated by adding black (#000000) to any pure hue. See the Color Tints of #72A9E2 to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #72A9E2 to it's the darkest color.
#72A9E2 Hex Code Space Conversions
| RGB | rgb(114, 169, 226) |
| RGB Percent | 44%, 66%, 88% |
| RYB | 114.0, 150.89, 226.0 |
| CMYK | 50, 25, 0, 11 |
| CMY | 50, 25, 0 |
| HSL | hsl(211, 66%, 67%) |
| HSLA | hsl(211, 66%, 67%, 1.0) |
| HSV | hsv(211, 50, 89) |
| XYZ | 34.85, 37.44, 77.33 |
| Hex8 Value | #72A9E2FF |
| Decimal Value | 7514594 |
| Octal Value | 34524742 |
| Binary Value | 1110010,10101001,11100010 |
| Android | 4285704674 / 0xff72a9e2 |
| HSLuv : HUSL | hsl(211, 66%, 67%) |
| xyY | 0.233, 0.25, 37.442 |
| YIQ | 159.053, -51.0886, 6.1059 |
| LMS | 29.06, 39.51, 76.66 |
| CieLAB | 67.61, -2.5, -34.29 |
| CieLUV : LCHuv | 67.61, -25.99, -54.15 |
| CieLCH : LCHab | 67.61, 34.38, 265.83 |
| Hunter Lab | 61.19, -5.41, -32.1 |
| YUV | 159.053, 32.94, -39.52 |
| YDbDr | 159.053, 100.73, 85.68 |
| YCbCr | 152.6, 161.19, 99.77 |
| YCoCg | 169.5, 170.0, -0.5 |
| YPbPr | 159.05, 37.78, -32.13 |
| Munsell Color System | 12165.28 180.74/235.59 |
#72A9E2 HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples
#72A9E2 as Background:
I didn't flee a dictator or swim an ocean to be an American like some do. I just thought long and hard about it.
<p style="background: #72A9E2">…</p>#72A9E2 as Text Color:
I trust you have seen the ocean. If you have, then you have witnessed the divine. How barren the ground is in comparison! If I could count the hours I have spent staring out at it! And yet those hours never feel lost. I cannot imagine how else I could refill them were I given a second chance.
<p style="color: #72A9E2">…</p>#72A9E2 as Text Shadow:
Though they live far from the coast, they retain a great fascination and passion for the ocean. The sound of crashing waves, the smell of salt air, it affects them deeply and has inspired many of their lovliest songs. There is one that tells of this love, if you want to hear it.
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #72A9E2">…</p>#72A9E2 as Linear Gradient:
We don't go to the ocean for anything as simple as happiness, do we? We go there to feel alive. Like life, the ocean holds chance and change, grief and terror and beauty. It promises mortality, not peace.
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #72A9E2)">…</div>FAQ:
What is the RGB value of #72A9E2?
RGB Value for #72A9E2 is rgb(114, 169, 226).
What is the RGB percentage of #72A9E2?
RGB percentage for #72A9E2 is 44% Red 66% Green 88% Blue.
What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #72A9E2?
CMYK Color Model of #72A9E2 is 50 Cyan 25 Magenta 0 Yellow 11 Black.
What is the HSL value of #72A9E2?
HSL Value of #72A9E2 is 211°(degrees) Hue 66 Saturation 67 Lightness.
What is the HSV value of #72A9E2?
HSV Value of #72A9E2 is 211 Hue 50 Saturation 89 Value.
What is the XYZ Color Model of #72A9E2?
XYZ Color Model of #72A9E2 is 34.85, 37.44, 77.33.