#74a2e8 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #74a2e8 is composed of 45.5% red, 63.5% green and 91% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 50% cyan, 30.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 9% black. It has a hue angle of 216.2 degrees, a saturation of 71.6% and a lightness of 68.2%. #74a2e8 color hex could be obtained by blending #e8ffff with #0045d1. Closest websafe color is: #6699ff.

    • R 45
    • G 64
    • B 91
    RGB color chart
    • C 50
    • M 30
    • Y 0
    • K 9
    CMYK color chart

#74a2e8 color description : Soft blue.

#74a2e8 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #74a2e8 has RGB values of R:116, G:162, B:232 and CMYK values of C:0.5, M:0.3, Y:0, K:0.09. Its decimal value is 7643880.

Hex triplet 74a2e8 #74a2e8
RGB Decimal 116, 162, 232 rgb(116,162,232)
RGB Percent 45.5, 63.5, 91 rgb(45.5%,63.5%,91%)
CMYK 50, 30, 0, 9
HSL 216.2°, 71.6, 68.2 hsl(216.2,71.6%,68.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 216.2°, 50, 91
Web Safe 6699ff #6699ff
CIE-LAB 66.042, 3.675, -40.021
XYZ 34.685, 35.378, 81.34
xyY 0.229, 0.234, 35.378
CIE-LCH 66.042, 40.19, 275.246
CIE-LUV 66.042, -22.686, -64.343
Hunter-Lab 59.48, 0.002, -39.446
Binary 01110100, 10100010, 11101000

Color Schemes with #74a2e8

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Alternatives to #74a2e8

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#74a2e8 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #74a2e8

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CSS codes
.text {color:#74a2e8;}
.background {background-color:#74a2e8;}
.border {border:1px solid #74a2e8;}

Shades and Tints of #74a2e8

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, #02060c is the darkest color, while #fbfcfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #74a2e8

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #acaeb0 is the less saturated color, while #619efb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #74a2e8 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
  • #9c9c9c Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #949dab Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #8ea3e6 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #86a4ea Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #68afbc Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #84a2e7 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7fa3e9 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #6caacc Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population