#74a5dd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #74a5dd is composed of 45.5% red, 64.7% green and 86.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 47.5% cyan, 25.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 13.3% black. It has a hue angle of 212 degrees, a saturation of 60.7% and a lightness of 66.1%. #74a5dd color hex could be obtained by blending #e8ffff with #004bbb. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 45
    • G 65
    • B 87
    RGB color chart
    • C 48
    • M 25
    • Y 0
    • K 13
    CMYK color chart

#74a5dd color description : Soft blue.

#74a5dd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #74a5dd has RGB values of R:116, G:165, B:221 and CMYK values of C:0.48, M:0.25, Y:0, K:0.13. Its decimal value is 7644637.

Hex triplet 74a5dd #74a5dd
RGB Decimal 116, 165, 221 rgb(116,165,221)
RGB Percent 45.5, 64.7, 86.7 rgb(45.5%,64.7%,86.7%)
CMYK 48, 25, 0, 13
HSL 212°, 60.7, 66.1 hsl(212,60.7%,66.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 212°, 47.5, 86.7
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 66.399, -1.259, -33.412
XYZ 33.706, 35.842, 73.545
xyY 0.236, 0.25, 35.842
CIE-LCH 66.399, 33.436, 267.842
CIE-LUV 66.399, -23.826, -52.676
Hunter-Lab 59.868, -4.274, -30.927
Binary 01110100, 10100101, 11011101

Color Schemes with #74a5dd

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Alternatives to #74a5dd

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#74a5dd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #74a5dd

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Shades and Tints of #74a5dd

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, #010203 is the darkest color, while #f2f7fc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #74a5dd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a3a8ae is the less saturated color, while #53a3fe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #74a5dd 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
  • #9d9d9d Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #959faa Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #95a4db Protanopia 1% of men
  • #91a4e0 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #6eb0bd Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #89a4db Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #86a4df Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #70acc8 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population