#74a8df Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #74a8df is composed of 45.5% red, 65.9% green and 87.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 48% cyan, 24.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 12.5% black. It has a hue angle of 210.8 degrees, a saturation of 62.6% and a lightness of 66.5%. #74a8df color hex could be obtained by blending #e8ffff with #0051bf. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 45
    • G 66
    • B 87
    RGB color chart
    • C 48
    • M 25
    • Y 0
    • K 13
    CMYK color chart

#74a8df color description : Soft blue.

#74a8df Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #74a8df has RGB values of R:116, G:168, B:223 and CMYK values of C:0.48, M:0.25, Y:0, K:0.13. Its decimal value is 7645407.

Hex triplet 74a8df #74a8df
RGB Decimal 116, 168, 223 rgb(116,168,223)
RGB Percent 45.5, 65.9, 87.5 rgb(45.5%,65.9%,87.5%)
CMYK 48, 25, 0, 13
HSL 210.8°, 62.6, 66.5 hsl(210.8,62.6%,66.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 210.8°, 48, 87.5
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 67.31, -2.355, -33.101
XYZ 34.521, 37.044, 75.139
xyY 0.235, 0.253, 37.044
CIE-LCH 67.31, 33.184, 265.931
CIE-LUV 67.31, -24.969, -52.118
Hunter-Lab 60.864, -5.269, -30.591
Binary 01110100, 10101000, 11011111

Color Schemes with #74a8df

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Alternatives to #74a8df

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#74a8df Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #74a8df

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Shades and Tints of #74a8df

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, #010305 is the darkest color, while #f4f8fc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #74a8df

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a9a9aa is the less saturated color, while #5aa7f9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #74a8df 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
  • #9f9f9f Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #96a1ac Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #98a6dc Protanopia 1% of men
  • #94a6e2 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #6eb2bf Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8ba7dd Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #88a7e1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #70aecb Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population