#74a2cb Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #74a2cb is composed of 45.5% red, 63.5% green and 79.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 42.9% cyan, 20.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 20.4% black. It has a hue angle of 208.3 degrees, a saturation of 45.5% and a lightness of 62.5%. #74a2cb color hex could be obtained by blending #e8ffff with #004597. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 45
    • G 64
    • B 80
    RGB color chart
    • C 43
    • M 20
    • Y 0
    • K 20
    CMYK color chart

#74a2cb color description : Slightly desaturated blue.

#74a2cb Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #74a2cb has RGB values of R:116, G:162, B:203 and CMYK values of C:0.43, M:0.2, Y:0, K:0.2. Its decimal value is 7643851.

Hex triplet 74a2cb #74a2cb
RGB Decimal 116, 162, 203 rgb(116,162,203)
RGB Percent 45.5, 63.5, 79.6 rgb(45.5%,63.5%,79.6%)
CMYK 43, 20, 0, 20
HSL 208.3°, 45.5, 62.5 hsl(208.3,45.5%,62.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 208.3°, 42.9, 79.6
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 64.855, -4.708, -25.834
XYZ 30.9, 33.864, 61.405
xyY 0.245, 0.268, 33.864
CIE-LCH 64.855, 26.26, 259.671
CIE-LUV 64.855, -22.683, -39.488
Hunter-Lab 58.193, -7.056, -21.828
Binary 01110100, 10100010, 11001011

Color Schemes with #74a2cb

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Alternatives to #74a2cb

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#74a2cb Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #74a2cb

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CSS codes
.text {color:#74a2cb;}
.background {background-color:#74a2cb;}
.border {border:1px solid #74a2cb;}

Shades and Tints of #74a2cb

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 #74a2cb

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #99a0a6 is the less saturated color, while #41a5fe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #74a2cb 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
  • #999999 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #929ba3 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #97a0c9 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #97a0d0 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #73abb7 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8aa1ca Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #8aa0ce Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #73a7be Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population