#74a5bd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #74a5bd is composed of 45.5% red, 64.7% green and 74.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 38.6% cyan, 12.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 25.9% black. It has a hue angle of 199.7 degrees, a saturation of 35.6% and a lightness of 59.8%. #74a5bd color hex could be obtained by blending #e8ffff with #004b7b. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 45
    • G 65
    • B 74
    RGB color chart
    • C 39
    • M 13
    • Y 0
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#74a5bd color description : Slightly desaturated blue.

#74a5bd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #74a5bd has RGB values of R:116, G:165, B:189 and CMYK values of C:0.39, M:0.13, Y:0, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 7644605.

Hex triplet 74a5bd #74a5bd
RGB Decimal 116, 165, 189 rgb(116,165,189)
RGB Percent 45.5, 64.7, 74.1 rgb(45.5%,64.7%,74.1%)
CMYK 39, 13, 0, 26
HSL 199.7°, 35.6, 59.8 hsl(199.7,35.6%,59.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 199.7°, 38.6, 74.1
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 65.197, -10.158, -17.518
XYZ 29.841, 34.296, 53.189
xyY 0.254, 0.292, 34.296
CIE-LCH 65.197, 20.25, 239.893
CIE-LUV 65.197, -23.947, -25.255
Hunter-Lab 58.563, -11.53, -12.855
Binary 01110100, 10100101, 10111101

Color Schemes with #74a5bd

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Alternatives to #74a5bd

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#74a5bd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #74a5bd

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #74a5bd

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, #030607 is the darkest color, while #f9fbfc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #74a5bd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #949a9d is the less saturated color, while #35bbfc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #74a5bd 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
  • #929ba0 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9ea2bb Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a1a0c3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #78abb7 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8ea3bc Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #90a1c1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #76a8b9 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population