#74a8ad Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #74a8ad is composed of 45.5% red, 65.9% green and 67.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 32.9% cyan, 2.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 32.2% black. It has a hue angle of 185.3 degrees, a saturation of 25.8% and a lightness of 56.7%. #74a8ad color hex could be obtained by blending #e8ffff with #00515b. Closest websafe color is: #669999.

    • R 45
    • G 66
    • B 68
    RGB color chart
    • C 33
    • M 3
    • Y 0
    • K 32
    CMYK color chart

#74a8ad color description : Mostly desaturated dark cyan.

#74a8ad Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #74a8ad has RGB values of R:116, G:168, B:173 and CMYK values of C:0.33, M:0.03, Y:0, K:0.32. Its decimal value is 7645357.

Hex triplet 74a8ad #74a8ad
RGB Decimal 116, 168, 173 rgb(116,168,173)
RGB Percent 45.5, 65.9, 67.8 rgb(45.5%,65.9%,67.8%)
CMYK 33, 3, 0, 32
HSL 185.3°, 25.8, 56.7 hsl(185.3,25.8%,56.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 185.3°, 32.9, 67.8
Web Safe 669999 #669999
CIE-LAB 65.541, -15.849, -8.08
XYZ 28.746, 34.734, 44.723
xyY 0.266, 0.321, 34.734
CIE-LCH 65.541, 17.79, 207.014
CIE-LUV 65.541, -25.319, -9.593
Hunter-Lab 58.936, -16.074, -3.736
Binary 01110100, 10101000, 10101101

Color Schemes with #74a8ad

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Alternatives to #74a8ad

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#74a8ad Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #74a8ad

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #74a8ad

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, #050909 is the darkest color, while #fcfdfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #74a8ad

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #8e9394 is the less saturated color, while #28e7fa is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #74a8ad 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
  • #929c9d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a4a3ac Protanopia 1% of men
  • #aaa0b5 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #7dabb7 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #92a4ac Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #96a2b2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #79aab3 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population