#74979c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #74979c is composed of 45.5% red, 59.2% green and 61.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 25.6% cyan, 3.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 38.8% black. It has a hue angle of 187.5 degrees, a saturation of 16.8% and a lightness of 53.3%. #74979c color hex could be obtained by blending #e8ffff with #002f39. Closest websafe color is: #669999.

    • R 45
    • G 59
    • B 61
    RGB color chart
    • C 26
    • M 3
    • Y 0
    • K 39
    CMYK color chart

#74979c color description : Mostly desaturated dark cyan.

#74979c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #74979c has RGB values of R:116, G:151, B:156 and CMYK values of C:0.26, M:0.03, Y:0, K:0.39. Its decimal value is 7640988.

Hex triplet 74979c #74979c
RGB Decimal 116, 151, 156 rgb(116,151,156)
RGB Percent 45.5, 59.2, 61.2 rgb(45.5%,59.2%,61.2%)
CMYK 26, 3, 0, 39
HSL 187.5°, 16.8, 53.3 hsl(187.5,16.8%,53.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 187.5°, 25.6, 61.2
Web Safe 669999 #669999
CIE-LAB 60.11, -10.858, -6.589
XYZ 24.268, 28.246, 35.624
xyY 0.275, 0.32, 28.246
CIE-LCH 60.11, 12.7, 211.251
CIE-LUV 60.11, -17.877, -7.935
Hunter-Lab 53.147, -11.498, -2.539
Binary 01110100, 10010111, 10011100

Color Schemes with #74979c

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Alternatives to #74979c

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#74979c Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #74979c

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CSS codes
.text {color:#74979c;}
.background {background-color:#74979c;}
.border {border:1px solid #74979c;}

Shades and Tints of #74979c

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, #070a0a is the darkest color, while #fdfefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #74979c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #86898a is the less saturated color, while #18dcf8 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #74979c 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
  • #8d8d8d Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #888f90 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #97959d Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9d92a4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #7c9ba6 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8a969c Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #8e94a1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #7999a2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population