#74a6bd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #74a6bd is composed of 45.5% red, 65.1% green and 74.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 38.6% cyan, 12.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 25.9% black. It has a hue angle of 198.9 degrees, a saturation of 35.6% and a lightness of 59.8%. #74a6bd color hex could be obtained by blending #e8ffff with #004d7b. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 45
    • G 65
    • B 74
    RGB color chart
    • C 39
    • M 12
    • Y 0
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#74a6bd color description : Slightly desaturated blue.

#74a6bd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #74a6bd has RGB values of R:116, G:166, B:189 and CMYK values of C:0.39, M:0.12, Y:0, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 7644861.

Hex triplet 74a6bd #74a6bd
RGB Decimal 116, 166, 189 rgb(116,166,189)
RGB Percent 45.5, 65.1, 74.1 rgb(45.5%,65.1%,74.1%)
CMYK 39, 12, 0, 26
HSL 198.9°, 35.6, 59.8 hsl(198.9,35.6%,59.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 198.9°, 38.6, 74.1
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 65.482, -10.699, -17.087
XYZ 30.022, 34.658, 53.249
xyY 0.255, 0.294, 34.658
CIE-LCH 65.482, 20.16, 237.946
CIE-LUV 65.482, -24.361, -24.504
Hunter-Lab 58.871, -11.997, -12.418
Binary 01110100, 10100110, 10111101

Color Schemes with #74a6bd

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Alternatives to #74a6bd

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#74a6bd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #74a6bd

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #74a6bd

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 #74a6bd

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

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #74a6bd 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
  • #929ca1 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9fa2bb Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a2a0c3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #78acb8 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8fa3bc Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #91a2c1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #76a9ba Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population