#72B4FA Hex Color Code

#72B4FA

The Hexadecimal Color #72B4FA is a contrast shade of Light Sky Blue. #72B4FA RGB value is rgb(114, 180, 250). RGB Color Model of #72B4FA consists of 44% red, 70% green and 98% blue. HSL color Mode of #72B4FA has 211°(degrees) Hue, 93% Saturation and 71% Lightness. #72B4FA color has an wavelength of 487.14815nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #72B4FA is #99CCFF. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #72B4FA is #7BF. The Closest Color to #72B4FA is #87CEFA. Official Name of #72B4FA Hex Code is Cornflower Blue. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #72B4FA is 54 Cyan 28 Magenta 0 Yellow 2 Black and #72B4FA CMY is 54, 28, 0. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #72B4FA is hsl(211,93,71, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(211, 54, 98). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #72B4FA is 40.51, 43.12, 96.61.
Hex8 Value of #72B4FA is #72B4FAFF. Decimal Value of #72B4FA is 7517434 and Octal Value of #72B4FA is 34532372. Binary Value of #72B4FA is 1110010, 10110100, 11111010 and Android of #72B4FA is 4285707514 / 0xff72b4fa. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #72B4FA is 0.225, 0.239, 0.239 and YIQ Color Space of #72B4FA is 168.246, -61.8204, 7.825. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #72B4FA is 32.52, 45.28, 95.71. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #72B4FA is 71.64, -1.46, -41.09. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #72B4FA is 71.64, -29.81, -66.3. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #72B4FA is 71.64, 41.12, 267.97. Hunter Lab variable of #72B4FA is 65.67, -4.8, -41.26.

#72B4FA - Cornflower Blue Color Image
#72B4FA - Cornflower Blue Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #72B4FA

RGB Percentages of #72B4FA

44%
70%
98%

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 #72B4FA

44.71%
62.13%
98.04%

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 #72B4FA

54%
28%
0%
2%

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 #72B4FA

To get 25% Saturated #72B4FA Color, you need to convert the hex color #72B4FA 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 #72B4FA 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 #72B4FA

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 #72B4FA

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 #72B4FA

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 #72B4FA to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #72B4FA to it's the darkest color.

#72B4FA Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(114, 180, 250)
RGB Percent 44%, 70%, 98%
RYB 114.0, 158.44, 250.0
CMYK 54, 28, 0, 2
CMY 54, 28, 0
HSL hsl(211, 93%, 71%)
HSLA hsl(211, 93%, 71%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(211, 54, 98)
XYZ 40.51, 43.12, 96.61
Hex8 Value #72B4FAFF
Decimal Value 7517434
Octal Value 34532372
Binary Value 1110010,10110100,11111010
Android 4285707514 / 0xff72b4fa
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(211, 93%, 71%)
xyY 0.225, 0.239, 43.119
YIQ 168.246, -61.8204, 7.825
LMS 32.52, 45.28, 95.71
CieLAB 71.64, -1.46, -41.09
CieLUV : LCHuv 71.64, -29.81, -66.3
CieLCH : LCHab 71.64, 41.12, 267.97
Hunter Lab 65.67, -4.8, -41.26
YUV 168.246, 40.22, -47.59
YDbDr 168.246, 123.01, 103.17
YCbCr 160.49, 168.53, 94.01
YCoCg 181.0, 182.0, -1.0
YPbPr 168.25, 46.14, -38.69
Munsell Color System 12388.93 191.35/235.14

#72B4FA HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#72B4FA as Background:

We are America's Great Lakes people, her freshwater people, not an oceanic but a continental people. Whenever I swim in an ocean, I feel as though I am swimming in chicken soup.

Kurt Vonnegut
<p style="background: #72B4FA">…</p>

#72B4FA as Text Color:

We may be tossed upon an ocean where we can see no land - nor, perhaps, the sun or stars. But there is a chart and a compass for us to study, to consult, and to obey. That chart is the Constitution.

Daniel Webster
<p style="color: #72B4FA">…</p>

#72B4FA as Text Shadow:

Knowledge-it excites prejudices to call it science-is advancing as irresistibly, as majestically, as remorselessly as the ocean moves in upon the shore.

Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #72B4FA">…</p>

#72B4FA as Linear Gradient:

To be anywhere near an enormous ocean liner when you are just like a fish in the water is frightening.

John Hawkes
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #72B4FA)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #72B4FA?

RGB Value for #72B4FA is rgb(114, 180, 250).

What is the RGB percentage of #72B4FA?

RGB percentage for #72B4FA is 44% Red 70% Green 98% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #72B4FA?

CMYK Color Model of #72B4FA is 54 Cyan 28 Magenta 0 Yellow 2 Black.

What is the HSL value of #72B4FA?

HSL Value of #72B4FA is 211°(degrees) Hue 93 Saturation 71 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #72B4FA?

HSV Value of #72B4FA is 211 Hue 54 Saturation 98 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #72B4FA?

XYZ Color Model of #72B4FA is 40.51, 43.12, 96.61.