#74979b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #74979b is composed of 45.5% red, 59.2% green and 60.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 25.2% cyan, 2.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 39.2% black. It has a hue angle of 186.2 degrees, a saturation of 16.3% and a lightness of 53.1%. #74979b color hex could be obtained by blending #e8ffff with #002f37. Closest websafe color is: #669999.

    • R 45
    • G 59
    • B 61
    RGB color chart
    • C 25
    • M 3
    • Y 0
    • K 39
    CMYK color chart

#74979b color description : Mostly desaturated dark cyan.

#74979b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #74979b has RGB values of R:116, G:151, B:155 and CMYK values of C:0.25, M:0.03, Y:0, K:0.39. Its decimal value is 7640987.

Hex triplet 74979b #74979b
RGB Decimal 116, 151, 155 rgb(116,151,155)
RGB Percent 45.5, 59.2, 60.8 rgb(45.5%,59.2%,60.8%)
CMYK 25, 3, 0, 39
HSL 186.2°, 16.3, 53.1 hsl(186.2,16.3%,53.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 186.2°, 25.2, 60.8
Web Safe 669999 #669999
CIE-LAB 60.08, -11.095, -6.066
XYZ 24.184, 28.212, 35.18
xyY 0.276, 0.322, 28.212
CIE-LCH 60.08, 12.645, 208.667
CIE-LUV 60.08, -17.87, -7.115
Hunter-Lab 53.115, -11.677, -2.089
Binary 01110100, 10010111, 10011011

Color Schemes with #74979b

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Alternatives to #74979b

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#74979b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #74979b

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #74979b

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, #070909 is the darkest color, while #fdfdfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #74979b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #868889 is the less saturated color, while #18e0f7 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #74979b 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
  • #8d8d8d Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #888f90 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #97959c Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9e92a3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #7c9ba6 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8a969b Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #8e94a0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #7999a2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population