#74a4bf Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #74a4bf is composed of 45.5% red, 64.3% green and 74.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 39.3% cyan, 14.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 25.1% black. It has a hue angle of 201.6 degrees, a saturation of 36.9% and a lightness of 60.2%. #74a4bf color hex could be obtained by blending #e8ffff with #00497f. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 45
    • G 64
    • B 75
    RGB color chart
    • C 39
    • M 14
    • Y 0
    • K 25
    CMYK color chart

#74a4bf color description : Slightly desaturated blue.

#74a4bf Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #74a4bf has RGB values of R:116, G:164, B:191 and CMYK values of C:0.39, M:0.14, Y:0, K:0.25. Its decimal value is 7644351.

Hex triplet 74a4bf #74a4bf
RGB Decimal 116, 164, 191 rgb(116,164,191)
RGB Percent 45.5, 64.3, 74.9 rgb(45.5%,64.3%,74.9%)
CMYK 39, 14, 0, 25
HSL 201.6°, 36.9, 60.2 hsl(201.6,36.9%,60.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 201.6°, 39.3, 74.9
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 64.982, -9.083, -18.959
XYZ 29.88, 34.024, 54.28
xyY 0.253, 0.288, 34.024
CIE-LCH 64.982, 21.023, 244.403
CIE-LUV 64.982, -23.525, -27.709
Hunter-Lab 58.33, -10.641, -14.342
Binary 01110100, 10100100, 10111111

Color Schemes with #74a4bf

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Alternatives to #74a4bf

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#74a4bf Preview

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Shades and Tints of #74a4bf

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, #040709 is the darkest color, while #fafcfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #74a4bf

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #939ba0 is the less saturated color, while #36b5fd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #74a4bf 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
  • #929ba1 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9ca1bd Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9f9fc5 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #77aab7 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8da2be Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #8fa1c3 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #76a8b9 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population