#73a8bd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #73a8bd is composed of 45.1% red, 65.9% green and 74.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 39.2% cyan, 11.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 25.9% black. It has a hue angle of 197 degrees, a saturation of 35.9% and a lightness of 59.6%. #73a8bd color hex could be obtained by blending #e6ffff with #00517b. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 45
    • G 66
    • B 74
    RGB color chart
    • C 39
    • M 11
    • Y 0
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#73a8bd color description : Slightly desaturated blue.

#73a8bd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #73a8bd has RGB values of R:115, G:168, B:189 and CMYK values of C:0.39, M:0.11, Y:0, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 7579837.

Hex triplet 73a8bd #73a8bd
RGB Decimal 115, 168, 189 rgb(115,168,189)
RGB Percent 45.1, 65.9, 74.1 rgb(45.1%,65.9%,74.1%)
CMYK 39, 11, 0, 26
HSL 197°, 35.9, 59.6 hsl(197,35.9%,59.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 197°, 39.2, 74.1
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 65.999, -12.047, -16.309
XYZ 30.256, 35.323, 53.365
xyY 0.254, 0.297, 35.323
CIE-LCH 65.999, 20.276, 233.547
CIE-LUV 65.999, -25.565, -23.097
Hunter-Lab 59.433, -13.138, -11.634
Binary 01110011, 10101000, 10111101

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Alternatives to #73a8bd

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#73a8bd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #73a8bd

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #73a8bd

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, #030607 is the darkest color, while #f8fbfc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #73a8bd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #939a9d is the less saturated color, while #34c3fc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #73a8bd 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
  • #9b9b9b Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #939ea2 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a1a4bb Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a4a1c4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #78adba Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #90a5bb Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #92a4c1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #76abbb Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population