#74a4c9 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #74a4c9 is composed of 45.5% red, 64.3% green and 78.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 42.3% cyan, 18.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 206.1 degrees, a saturation of 44% and a lightness of 62.2%. #74a4c9 color hex could be obtained by blending #e8ffff with #004993. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 45
    • G 64
    • B 79
    RGB color chart
    • C 42
    • M 18
    • Y 0
    • K 21
    CMYK color chart

#74a4c9 color description : Slightly desaturated blue.

#74a4c9 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #74a4c9 has RGB values of R:116, G:164, B:201 and CMYK values of C:0.42, M:0.18, Y:0, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 7644361.

Hex triplet 74a4c9 #74a4c9
RGB Decimal 116, 164, 201 rgb(116,164,201)
RGB Percent 45.5, 64.3, 78.8 rgb(45.5%,64.3%,78.8%)
CMYK 42, 18, 0, 21
HSL 206.1°, 44, 62.2 hsl(206.1,44%,62.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 206.1°, 42.3, 78.8
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 65.341, -6.369, -23.976
XYZ 31.018, 34.48, 60.276
xyY 0.247, 0.274, 34.48
CIE-LCH 65.341, 24.807, 255.123
CIE-LUV 65.341, -23.49, -36.259
Hunter-Lab 58.719, -8.467, -19.758
Binary 01110100, 10100100, 11001001

Color Schemes with #74a4c9

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Alternatives to #74a4c9

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#74a4c9 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #74a4c9

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CSS codes
.text {color:#74a4c9;}
.background {background-color:#74a4c9;}
.border {border:1px solid #74a4c9;}

Shades and Tints of #74a4c9

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, #010202 is the darkest color, while #f3f7fa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #74a4c9

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #999fa4 is the less saturated color, while #40abfd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #74a4c9 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
  • #9a9a9a Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #929ca3 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9aa2c7 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9aa1ce Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #74acb8 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8ca2c8 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #8ca2cc Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #74a9be Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population