#74b6dc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #74b6dc is composed of 45.5% red, 71.4% green and 86.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 47.3% cyan, 17.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 13.7% black. It has a hue angle of 201.9 degrees, a saturation of 59.8% and a lightness of 65.9%. #74b6dc color hex could be obtained by blending #e8ffff with #006db9. Closest websafe color is: #66cccc.

    • R 45
    • G 71
    • B 86
    RGB color chart
    • C 47
    • M 17
    • Y 0
    • K 14
    CMYK color chart

#74b6dc color description : Soft blue.

#74b6dc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #74b6dc has RGB values of R:116, G:182, B:220 and CMYK values of C:0.47, M:0.17, Y:0, K:0.14. Its decimal value is 7648988.

Hex triplet 74b6dc #74b6dc
RGB Decimal 116, 182, 220 rgb(116,182,220)
RGB Percent 45.5, 71.4, 86.3 rgb(45.5%,71.4%,86.3%)
CMYK 47, 17, 0, 14
HSL 201.9°, 59.8, 65.9 hsl(201.9,59.8%,65.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 201.9°, 47.3, 86.3
Web Safe 66cccc #66cccc
CIE-LAB 71.101, -10.86, -25.617
XYZ 36.846, 42.334, 73.936
xyY 0.241, 0.276, 42.334
CIE-LCH 71.101, 27.824, 247.025
CIE-LUV 71.101, -30.429, -38.815
Hunter-Lab 65.065, -12.78, -21.829
Binary 01110100, 10110110, 11011100

Color Schemes with #74b6dc

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Alternatives to #74b6dc

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#74b6dc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #74b6dc

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CSS codes
.text {color:#74b6dc;}
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.border {border:1px solid #74b6dc;}

Shades and Tints of #74b6dc

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 #f1f8fc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #74b6dc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a3a9ad is the less saturated color, while #53bffd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #74b6dc 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
  • #a7a7a7 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #9daab2 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a8b0d7 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a7afe1 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #73bdcb Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #95b2d9 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #95b1df Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #73bad1 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population