#74a8bd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #74a8bd is composed of 45.5% red, 65.9% green and 74.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 38.6% cyan, 11.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 25.9% black. It has a hue angle of 197.3 degrees, a saturation of 35.6% and a lightness of 59.8%. #74a8bd color hex could be obtained by blending #e8ffff with #00517b. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 45
    • G 66
    • B 74
    RGB color chart
    • C 39
    • M 11
    • Y 0
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#74a8bd color description : Slightly desaturated blue.

#74a8bd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #74a8bd has RGB values of R:116, G:168, B:189 and CMYK values of C:0.39, M:0.11, Y:0, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 7645373.

Hex triplet 74a8bd #74a8bd
RGB Decimal 116, 168, 189 rgb(116,168,189)
RGB Percent 45.5, 65.9, 74.1 rgb(45.5%,65.9%,74.1%)
CMYK 39, 11, 0, 26
HSL 197.3°, 35.6, 59.8 hsl(197.3,35.6%,59.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 197.3°, 38.6, 74.1
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 66.052, -11.778, -16.224
XYZ 30.388, 35.391, 53.371
xyY 0.255, 0.297, 35.391
CIE-LCH 66.052, 20.048, 234.023
CIE-LUV 66.052, -25.191, -23.001
Hunter-Lab 59.49, -12.929, -11.548
Binary 01110100, 10101000, 10111101

Color Schemes with #74a8bd

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Alternatives to #74a8bd

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#74a8bd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #74a8bd

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #74a8bd

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 #74a8bd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #949b9d is the less saturated color, while #35c3fc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #74a8bd 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
  • #9b9b9b Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #939ea2 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a1a4bb Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a4a2c4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #79adba Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #90a5bc Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #92a4c1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #77abbb Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population