#74a8da Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #74a8da is composed of 45.5% red, 65.9% green and 85.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 46.8% cyan, 22.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 14.5% black. It has a hue angle of 209.4 degrees, a saturation of 58% and a lightness of 65.5%. #74a8da color hex could be obtained by blending #e8ffff with #0051b5. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 45
    • G 66
    • B 85
    RGB color chart
    • C 47
    • M 23
    • Y 0
    • K 15
    CMYK color chart

#74a8da color description : Soft blue.

#74a8da Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #74a8da has RGB values of R:116, G:168, B:218 and CMYK values of C:0.47, M:0.23, Y:0, K:0.15. Its decimal value is 7645402.

Hex triplet 74a8da #74a8da
RGB Decimal 116, 168, 218 rgb(116,168,218)
RGB Percent 45.5, 65.9, 85.5 rgb(45.5%,65.9%,85.5%)
CMYK 47, 23, 0, 15
HSL 209.4°, 58, 65.5 hsl(209.4,58%,65.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 209.4°, 46.8, 85.5
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 67.111, -3.797, -30.658
XYZ 33.857, 36.779, 71.641
xyY 0.238, 0.259, 36.779
CIE-LCH 67.111, 30.892, 262.94
CIE-LUV 67.111, -24.996, -47.822
Hunter-Lab 60.645, -6.476, -27.588
Binary 01110100, 10101000, 11011010

Color Schemes with #74a8da

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Alternatives to #74a8da

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#74a8da Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #74a8da

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #74a8da

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, #000000 is the darkest color, while #f0f6fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #74a8da

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a3a7ab is the less saturated color, while #52a9fc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #74a8da 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
  • #9e9e9e Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #96a0aa Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #99a6d7 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #96a6de Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #70b2bf Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8ca6d8 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #8aa6dc Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #71aec8 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population