#74a2cd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #74a2cd is composed of 45.5% red, 63.5% green and 80.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 43.4% cyan, 21% magenta, 0% yellow and 19.6% black. It has a hue angle of 209 degrees, a saturation of 47.1% and a lightness of 62.9%. #74a2cd color hex could be obtained by blending #e8ffff with #00459b. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 45
    • G 64
    • B 80
    RGB color chart
    • C 43
    • M 21
    • Y 0
    • K 20
    CMYK color chart

#74a2cd color description : Slightly desaturated blue.

#74a2cd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #74a2cd has RGB values of R:116, G:162, B:205 and CMYK values of C:0.43, M:0.21, Y:0, K:0.2. Its decimal value is 7643853.

Hex triplet 74a2cd #74a2cd
RGB Decimal 116, 162, 205 rgb(116,162,205)
RGB Percent 45.5, 63.5, 80.4 rgb(45.5%,63.5%,80.4%)
CMYK 43, 21, 0, 20
HSL 209°, 47.1, 62.9 hsl(209,47.1%,62.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 209°, 43.4, 80.4
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 64.931, -4.15, -26.828
XYZ 31.14, 33.96, 62.668
xyY 0.244, 0.266, 33.96
CIE-LCH 64.931, 27.147, 261.207
CIE-LUV 64.931, -22.681, -41.205
Hunter-Lab 58.275, -6.599, -22.967
Binary 01110100, 10100010, 11001101

Color Schemes with #74a2cd

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Alternatives to #74a2cd

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#74a2cd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #74a2cd

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CSS codes
.text {color:#74a2cd;}
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.border {border:1px solid #74a2cd;}

Shades and Tints of #74a2cd

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, #020405 is the darkest color, while #f6f9fc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #74a2cd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a0a1a1 is the less saturated color, while #48a3f9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #74a2cd 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
  • #96a0cb Protanopia 1% of men
  • #96a0d2 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #72abb7 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8aa1cc Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #89a0d0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #73a7bf Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population