#74a4dc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #74a4dc is composed of 45.5% red, 64.3% green and 86.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 47.3% cyan, 25.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 13.7% black. It has a hue angle of 212.3 degrees, a saturation of 59.8% and a lightness of 65.9%. #74a4dc color hex could be obtained by blending #e8ffff with #0049b9. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 45
    • G 64
    • B 86
    RGB color chart
    • C 47
    • M 25
    • Y 0
    • K 14
    CMYK color chart

#74a4dc color description : Soft blue.

#74a4dc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #74a4dc has RGB values of R:116, G:164, B:220 and CMYK values of C:0.47, M:0.25, Y:0, K:0.14. Its decimal value is 7644380.

Hex triplet 74a4dc #74a4dc
RGB Decimal 116, 164, 220 rgb(116,164,220)
RGB Percent 45.5, 64.3, 86.3 rgb(45.5%,64.3%,86.3%)
CMYK 47, 25, 0, 14
HSL 212.3°, 59.8, 65.9 hsl(212.3,59.8%,65.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 212.3°, 47.3, 86.3
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 66.082, -0.989, -33.353
XYZ 33.393, 35.43, 72.785
xyY 0.236, 0.25, 35.43
CIE-LCH 66.082, 33.368, 268.302
CIE-LUV 66.082, -23.444, -52.574
Hunter-Lab 59.523, -4.023, -30.835
Binary 01110100, 10100100, 11011100

Color Schemes with #74a4dc

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Alternatives to #74a4dc

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#74a4dc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #74a4dc

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CSS codes
.text {color:#74a4dc;}
.background {background-color:#74a4dc;}
.border {border:1px solid #74a4dc;}

Shades and Tints of #74a4dc

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, #010102 is the darkest color, while #f1f6fc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #74a4dc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a3a8ad is the less saturated color, while #53a1fd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #74a4dc 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
  • #9c9c9c Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #949ea9 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #94a3da Protanopia 1% of men
  • #90a3df Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #6eafbc Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #88a3da Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #86a3de Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #70abc7 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population