#74a8dc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #74a8dc is composed of 45.5% red, 65.9% green and 86.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 47.3% cyan, 23.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 13.7% black. It has a hue angle of 210 degrees, a saturation of 59.8% and a lightness of 65.9%. #74a8dc color hex could be obtained by blending #e8ffff with #0051b9. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 45
    • G 66
    • B 86
    RGB color chart
    • C 47
    • M 24
    • Y 0
    • K 14
    CMYK color chart

#74a8dc color description : Soft blue.

#74a8dc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #74a8dc has RGB values of R:116, G:168, B:220 and CMYK values of C:0.47, M:0.24, Y:0, K:0.14. Its decimal value is 7645404.

Hex triplet 74a8dc #74a8dc
RGB Decimal 116, 168, 220 rgb(116,168,220)
RGB Percent 45.5, 65.9, 86.3 rgb(45.5%,65.9%,86.3%)
CMYK 47, 24, 0, 14
HSL 210°, 59.8, 65.9 hsl(210,59.8%,65.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 210°, 47.3, 86.3
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 67.19, -3.222, -31.637
XYZ 34.12, 36.884, 73.028
xyY 0.237, 0.256, 36.884
CIE-LCH 67.19, 31.8, 264.184
CIE-LUV 67.19, -24.985, -49.541
Hunter-Lab 60.732, -5.997, -28.781
Binary 01110100, 10101000, 11011100

Color Schemes with #74a8dc

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Alternatives to #74a8dc

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#74a8dc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #74a8dc

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #74a8dc

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, #010102 is the darkest color, while #f1f6fc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #74a8dc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a3a8ad is the less saturated color, while #53a8fd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #74a8dc 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
  • #99a6d9 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #95a6e0 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #6fb2bf Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8ba7da Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #89a6de Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #71aec9 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population