#74b4cc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #74b4cc is composed of 45.5% red, 70.6% green and 80% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 43.1% cyan, 11.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 20% black. It has a hue angle of 196.4 degrees, a saturation of 46.3% and a lightness of 62.7%. #74b4cc color hex could be obtained by blending #e8ffff with #006999. Closest websafe color is: #66cccc.

    • R 45
    • G 71
    • B 80
    RGB color chart
    • C 43
    • M 12
    • Y 0
    • K 20
    CMYK color chart

#74b4cc color description : Slightly desaturated blue.

#74b4cc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #74b4cc has RGB values of R:116, G:180, B:204 and CMYK values of C:0.43, M:0.12, Y:0, K:0.2. Its decimal value is 7648460.

Hex triplet 74b4cc #74b4cc
RGB Decimal 116, 180, 204 rgb(116,180,204)
RGB Percent 45.5, 70.6, 80 rgb(45.5%,70.6%,80%)
CMYK 43, 12, 0, 20
HSL 196.4°, 46.3, 62.7 hsl(196.4,46.3%,62.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 196.4°, 43.1, 80
Web Safe 66cccc #66cccc
CIE-LAB 69.975, -14.188, -18.573
XYZ 34.42, 40.713, 63.168
xyY 0.249, 0.294, 40.713
CIE-LCH 69.975, 23.372, 232.623
CIE-LUV 69.975, -29.909, -26.665
Hunter-Lab 63.807, -15.372, -14.031
Binary 01110100, 10110100, 11001100

Color Schemes with #74b4cc

Complementary Color
Analogous Color
Split Complementary Color
Triadic Color
Tetradic Color
Monochromatic Color

Alternatives to #74b4cc

Below, you can see some colors close to #74b4cc. Having a set of related colors can be useful if you need an inspirational alternative to your original color choice.

Similar Colors

#74b4cc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #74b4cc

This text has a font color of #74b4cc.

<span style="color:#74b4cc;">Text here</span>
#74b4cc background color

This paragraph has a background color of #74b4cc.

<p style="background-color:#74b4cc;">Content here</p>
#74b4cc border color

This element has a border color of #74b4cc.

<div style="border:1px solid #74b4cc;">Content here</div>
CSS codes
.text {color:#74b4cc;}
.background {background-color:#74b4cc;}
.border {border:1px solid #74b4cc;}

Shades and Tints of #74b4cc

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, #020405 is the darkest color, while #f5fafb is the lightest one.

Shade Color Variation
Tint Color Variation

Tones of #74b4cc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a0a0a0 is the less saturated color, while #48c8f8 is the most saturated one.

Tone Color Variation

Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #74b4cc 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
  • #a4a4a4 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #9aa7ac Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #aaaec8 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #acabd2 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #78b9c6 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #96b0c9 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #98aed0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #76b7c8 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population