#74bcd8 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #74bcd8 is composed of 45.5% red, 73.7% green and 84.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 46.3% cyan, 13% magenta, 0% yellow and 15.3% black. It has a hue angle of 196.8 degrees, a saturation of 56.2% and a lightness of 65.1%. #74bcd8 color hex could be obtained by blending #e8ffff with #0079b1. Closest websafe color is: #66cccc.

    • R 45
    • G 74
    • B 85
    RGB color chart
    • C 46
    • M 13
    • Y 0
    • K 15
    CMYK color chart

#74bcd8 color description : Slightly desaturated blue.

#74bcd8 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #74bcd8 has RGB values of R:116, G:188, B:216 and CMYK values of C:0.46, M:0.13, Y:0, K:0.15. Its decimal value is 7650520.

Hex triplet 74bcd8 #74bcd8
RGB Decimal 116, 188, 216 rgb(116,188,216)
RGB Percent 45.5, 73.7, 84.7 rgb(45.5%,73.7%,84.7%)
CMYK 46, 13, 0, 15
HSL 196.8°, 56.2, 65.1 hsl(196.8,56.2%,65.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 196.8°, 46.3, 84.7
Web Safe 66cccc #66cccc
CIE-LAB 72.651, -15.145, -21.07
XYZ 37.577, 44.635, 71.597
xyY 0.244, 0.29, 44.635
CIE-LCH 72.651, 25.949, 234.292
CIE-LUV 72.651, -32.864, -30.776
Hunter-Lab 66.81, -16.519, -16.772
Binary 01110100, 10111100, 11011000

Color Schemes with #74bcd8

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Alternatives to #74bcd8

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#74bcd8 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #74bcd8

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Shades and Tints of #74bcd8

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, #040b0e is the darkest color, while #fefeff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #74bcd8

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a4a7a8 is the less saturated color, while #52cbfa is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #74bcd8 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
  • #aaaaaa Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #9faeb3 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #afb4d3 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b1b2de Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #77c1cf Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #9ab7d5 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #9ab6dc Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #76bfd2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population