#74a2bb Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #74a2bb is composed of 45.5% red, 63.5% green and 73.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 38% cyan, 13.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 201.1 degrees, a saturation of 34.3% and a lightness of 59.4%. #74a2bb color hex could be obtained by blending #e8ffff with #004577. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 45
    • G 64
    • B 73
    RGB color chart
    • C 38
    • M 13
    • Y 0
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#74a2bb color description : Slightly desaturated blue.

#74a2bb Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #74a2bb has RGB values of R:116, G:162, B:187 and CMYK values of C:0.38, M:0.13, Y:0, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 7643835.

Hex triplet 74a2bb #74a2bb
RGB Decimal 116, 162, 187 rgb(116,162,187)
RGB Percent 45.5, 63.5, 73.3 rgb(45.5%,63.5%,73.3%)
CMYK 38, 13, 0, 27
HSL 201.1°, 34.3, 59.4 hsl(201.1,34.3%,59.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 201.1°, 38, 73.3
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 64.274, -9.054, -17.801
XYZ 29.09, 33.14, 51.875
xyY 0.255, 0.29, 33.14
CIE-LCH 64.274, 19.971, 243.041
CIE-LUV 64.274, -22.708, -25.807
Hunter-Lab 57.568, -10.543, -13.13
Binary 01110100, 10100010, 10111011

Color Schemes with #74a2bb

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Alternatives to #74a2bb

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#74a2bb Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #74a2bb

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CSS codes
.text {color:#74a2bb;}
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.border {border:1px solid #74a2bb;}

Shades and Tints of #74a2bb

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, #030506 is the darkest color, while #f8fafb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #74a2bb

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #94999b is the less saturated color, while #34b5fb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #74a2bb 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
  • #979797 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #90999e Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9b9fba Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9e9dc1 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #78a8b4 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8da0ba Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #8e9fbf Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #76a6b7 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population