#74aec8 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #74aec8 is composed of 45.5% red, 68.2% green and 78.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 42% cyan, 13% magenta, 0% yellow and 21.6% black. It has a hue angle of 198.6 degrees, a saturation of 43.3% and a lightness of 62%. #74aec8 color hex could be obtained by blending #e8ffff with #005d91. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 45
    • G 68
    • B 78
    RGB color chart
    • C 42
    • M 13
    • Y 0
    • K 22
    CMYK color chart

#74aec8 color description : Slightly desaturated blue.

#74aec8 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #74aec8 has RGB values of R:116, G:174, B:200 and CMYK values of C:0.42, M:0.13, Y:0, K:0.22. Its decimal value is 7646920.

Hex triplet 74aec8 #74aec8
RGB Decimal 116, 174, 200 rgb(116,174,200)
RGB Percent 45.5, 68.2, 78.4 rgb(45.5%,68.2%,78.4%)
CMYK 42, 13, 0, 22
HSL 198.6°, 43.3, 62 hsl(198.6,43.3%,62%)
HSV (or HSB) 198.6°, 42, 78.4
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 68.134, -12.073, -19.164
XYZ 32.761, 38.154, 60.278
xyY 0.25, 0.291, 38.154
CIE-LCH 68.134, 22.65, 237.79
CIE-LUV 68.134, -27.542, -27.819
Hunter-Lab 61.769, -13.421, -14.622
Binary 01110100, 10101110, 11001000

Color Schemes with #74aec8

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Alternatives to #74aec8

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#74aec8 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #74aec8

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CSS codes
.text {color:#74aec8;}
.background {background-color:#74aec8;}
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Shades and Tints of #74aec8

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 #f2f8fa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #74aec8

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #99a0a3 is the less saturated color, while #40c2fc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #74aec8 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
  • #a0a0a0 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #97a3a8 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a4a9c5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a7a7ce Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #77b3c1 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #93abc6 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #94a9cc Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #76b1c3 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population