#74a4bc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #74a4bc is composed of 45.5% red, 64.3% green and 73.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 38.3% cyan, 12.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 200 degrees, a saturation of 35% and a lightness of 59.6%. #74a4bc color hex could be obtained by blending #e8ffff with #004979. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 45
    • G 64
    • B 74
    RGB color chart
    • C 38
    • M 13
    • Y 0
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#74a4bc color description : Slightly desaturated blue.

#74a4bc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #74a4bc has RGB values of R:116, G:164, B:188 and CMYK values of C:0.38, M:0.13, Y:0, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 7644348.

Hex triplet 74a4bc #74a4bc
RGB Decimal 116, 164, 188 rgb(116,164,188)
RGB Percent 45.5, 64.3, 73.7 rgb(45.5%,64.3%,73.7%)
CMYK 38, 13, 0, 26
HSL 200°, 35, 59.6 hsl(200,35%,59.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 200°, 38.3, 73.7
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 64.878, -9.879, -17.444
XYZ 29.553, 33.893, 52.559
xyY 0.255, 0.292, 33.893
CIE-LCH 64.878, 20.047, 240.476
CIE-LUV 64.878, -23.536, -25.156
Hunter-Lab 58.218, -11.271, -12.774
Binary 01110100, 10100100, 10111100

Color Schemes with #74a4bc

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Alternatives to #74a4bc

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#74a4bc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #74a4bc

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Shades and Tints of #74a4bc

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, #030507 is the darkest color, while #f8fbfc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #74a4bc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #94999c is the less saturated color, while #35b9fb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #74a4bc 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
  • #9da1ba Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a09fc2 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #78aab6 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8ea2bb Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #90a1c0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #76a8b8 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population