#74a4ec Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #74a4ec is composed of 45.5% red, 64.3% green and 92.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 50.8% cyan, 30.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 7.5% black. It has a hue angle of 216 degrees, a saturation of 75.9% and a lightness of 69%. #74a4ec color hex could be obtained by blending #e8ffff with #0049d9. Closest websafe color is: #6699ff.

    • R 45
    • G 64
    • B 93
    RGB color chart
    • C 51
    • M 31
    • Y 0
    • K 7
    CMYK color chart

#74a4ec color description : Soft blue.

#74a4ec Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #74a4ec has RGB values of R:116, G:164, B:236 and CMYK values of C:0.51, M:0.31, Y:0, K:0.07. Its decimal value is 7644396.

Hex triplet 74a4ec #74a4ec
RGB Decimal 116, 164, 236 rgb(116,164,236)
RGB Percent 45.5, 64.3, 92.5 rgb(45.5%,64.3%,92.5%)
CMYK 51, 31, 0, 7
HSL 216°, 75.9, 69 hsl(216,75.9%,69%)
HSV (or HSB) 216°, 50.8, 92.5
Web Safe 6699ff #6699ff
CIE-LAB 66.762, 3.734, -41.089
XYZ 35.615, 36.318, 84.486
xyY 0.228, 0.232, 36.318
CIE-LCH 66.762, 41.258, 275.193
CIE-LUV 66.762, -23.428, -66.256
Hunter-Lab 60.265, 0.026, -40.934
Binary 01110100, 10100100, 11101100

Color Schemes with #74a4ec

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Alternatives to #74a4ec

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#74a4ec Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #74a4ec

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #74a4ec

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, #020810 is the darkest color, while #fefeff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #74a4ec

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #abafb5 is the less saturated color, while #62a0fe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #74a4ec 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
  • #9e9e9e Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #969fae Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #8fa4ea Protanopia 1% of men
  • #86a6ed Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #67b2bf Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #85a4ea Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7fa5ed Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #6cadcf Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population