#74a3bd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #74a3bd is composed of 45.5% red, 63.9% green and 74.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 38.6% cyan, 13.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 25.9% black. It has a hue angle of 201.4 degrees, a saturation of 35.6% and a lightness of 59.8%. #74a3bd color hex could be obtained by blending #e8ffff with #00477b. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 45
    • G 64
    • B 74
    RGB color chart
    • C 39
    • M 14
    • Y 0
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#74a3bd color description : Slightly desaturated blue.

#74a3bd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #74a3bd has RGB values of R:116, G:163, B:189 and CMYK values of C:0.39, M:0.14, Y:0, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 7644093.

Hex triplet 74a3bd #74a3bd
RGB Decimal 116, 163, 189 rgb(116,163,189)
RGB Percent 45.5, 63.9, 74.1 rgb(45.5%,63.9%,74.1%)
CMYK 39, 14, 0, 26
HSL 201.4°, 35.6, 59.8 hsl(201.4,35.6%,59.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 201.4°, 38.6, 74.1
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 64.628, -9.07, -18.381
XYZ 29.483, 33.58, 53.069
xyY 0.254, 0.289, 33.58
CIE-LCH 64.628, 20.497, 243.737
CIE-LUV 64.628, -23.118, -26.758
Hunter-Lab 57.948, -10.593, -13.734
Binary 01110100, 10100011, 10111101

Color Schemes with #74a3bd

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Alternatives to #74a3bd

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#74a3bd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #74a3bd

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CSS codes
.text {color:#74a3bd;}
.background {background-color:#74a3bd;}
.border {border:1px solid #74a3bd;}

Shades and Tints of #74a3bd

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, #030607 is the darkest color, while #f9fbfc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #74a3bd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #949a9d is the less saturated color, while #35b5fc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #74a3bd 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
  • #919a9f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9ca0bc Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9e9ec3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #77a9b5 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8da1bc Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #8fa0c1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #76a7b8 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population