#74a4cd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #74a4cd is composed of 45.5% red, 64.3% green and 80.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 43.4% cyan, 20% magenta, 0% yellow and 19.6% black. It has a hue angle of 207.6 degrees, a saturation of 47.1% and a lightness of 62.9%. #74a4cd color hex could be obtained by blending #e8ffff with #00499b. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 45
    • G 64
    • B 80
    RGB color chart
    • C 43
    • M 20
    • Y 0
    • K 20
    CMYK color chart

#74a4cd color description : Slightly desaturated blue.

#74a4cd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #74a4cd has RGB values of R:116, G:164, B:205 and CMYK values of C:0.43, M:0.2, Y:0, K:0.2. Its decimal value is 7644365.

Hex triplet 74a4cd #74a4cd
RGB Decimal 116, 164, 205 rgb(116,164,205)
RGB Percent 45.5, 64.3, 80.4 rgb(45.5%,64.3%,80.4%)
CMYK 43, 20, 0, 20
HSL 207.6°, 47.1, 62.9 hsl(207.6,47.1%,62.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 207.6°, 43.4, 80.4
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 65.491, -5.26, -25.967
XYZ 31.495, 34.67, 62.787
xyY 0.244, 0.269, 34.67
CIE-LCH 65.491, 26.494, 258.55
CIE-LUV 65.491, -23.478, -39.691
Hunter-Lab 58.881, -7.566, -22.005
Binary 01110100, 10100100, 11001101

Color Schemes with #74a4cd

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Alternatives to #74a4cd

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#74a4cd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #74a4cd

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CSS codes
.text {color:#74a4cd;}
.background {background-color:#74a4cd;}
.border {border:1px solid #74a4cd;}

Shades and Tints of #74a4cd

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, #020405 is the darkest color, while #f6f9fc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #74a4cd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a0a1a1 is the less saturated color, while #48a7f9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #74a4cd 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
  • #929ca4 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #99a2cb Protanopia 1% of men
  • #98a1d2 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #73acb9 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8ba2cc Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #8ba2d0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #73a9c0 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population