#74a1cb Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #74a1cb is composed of 45.5% red, 63.1% green and 79.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 42.9% cyan, 20.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 20.4% black. It has a hue angle of 209 degrees, a saturation of 45.5% and a lightness of 62.5%. #74a1cb color hex could be obtained by blending #e8ffff with #004397. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 45
    • G 63
    • B 80
    RGB color chart
    • C 43
    • M 21
    • Y 0
    • K 20
    CMYK color chart

#74a1cb color description : Slightly desaturated blue.

#74a1cb Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #74a1cb has RGB values of R:116, G:161, B:203 and CMYK values of C:0.43, M:0.21, Y:0, K:0.2. Its decimal value is 7643595.

Hex triplet 74a1cb #74a1cb
RGB Decimal 116, 161, 203 rgb(116,161,203)
RGB Percent 45.5, 63.1, 79.6 rgb(45.5%,63.1%,79.6%)
CMYK 43, 21, 0, 20
HSL 209°, 45.5, 62.5 hsl(209,45.5%,62.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 209°, 42.9, 79.6
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 64.574, -4.152, -26.265
XYZ 30.724, 33.513, 61.346
xyY 0.245, 0.267, 33.513
CIE-LCH 64.574, 26.591, 261.016
CIE-LUV 64.574, -22.284, -40.243
Hunter-Lab 57.891, -6.573, -22.306
Binary 01110100, 10100001, 11001011

Color Schemes with #74a1cb

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Alternatives to #74a1cb

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#74a1cb Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #74a1cb

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Shades and Tints of #74a1cb

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, #010304 is the darkest color, while #f4f8fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #74a1cb

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #99a0a6 is the less saturated color, while #41a3fe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #74a1cb 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
  • #989898 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #919aa2 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #96a0c9 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #959fd0 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #73aab6 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #89a0ca Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #899fce Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #73a6be Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population