#74797b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #74797b is composed of 45.5% red, 47.5% green and 48.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 5.7% cyan, 1.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 51.8% black. It has a hue angle of 197.1 degrees, a saturation of 2.9% and a lightness of 46.9%. #74797b color hex could be obtained by blending #e8f2f6 with #000000. Closest websafe color is: #666666.

    • R 45
    • G 47
    • B 48
    RGB color chart
    • C 6
    • M 2
    • Y 0
    • K 52
    CMYK color chart

#74797b color description : Dark grayish blue.

#74797b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #74797b has RGB values of R:116, G:121, B:123 and CMYK values of C:0.06, M:0.02, Y:0, K:0.52. Its decimal value is 7633275.

Hex triplet 74797b #74797b
RGB Decimal 116, 121, 123 rgb(116,121,123)
RGB Percent 45.5, 47.5, 48.2 rgb(45.5%,47.5%,48.2%)
CMYK 6, 2, 0, 52
HSL 197.1°, 2.9, 46.9 hsl(197.1,2.9%,46.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 197.1°, 5.7, 48.2
Web Safe 666666 #666666
CIE-LAB 50.473, -1.456, -1.75
XYZ 17.614, 18.818, 21.442
xyY 0.304, 0.325, 18.818
CIE-LCH 50.473, 2.276, 230.223
CIE-LUV 50.473, -2.878, -2.183
Hunter-Lab 43.379, -3.434, 1.059
Binary 01110100, 01111001, 01111011

Color Schemes with #74797b

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Alternatives to #74797b

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#74797b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #74797b

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Shades and Tints of #74797b

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, #020202 is the darkest color, while #f7f7f7 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #74797b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #74797b is the less saturated color, while #06a8e9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #74797b 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
  • #787878 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #777879 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #807e81 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #887b83 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #7c7e88 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7c7c7e Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #817a80 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #797c83 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population