#74979d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #74979d is composed of 45.5% red, 59.2% green and 61.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 26.1% cyan, 3.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 38.4% black. It has a hue angle of 188.8 degrees, a saturation of 17.3% and a lightness of 53.5%. #74979d color hex could be obtained by blending #e8ffff with #002f3b. Closest websafe color is: #669999.

    • R 45
    • G 59
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 26
    • M 4
    • Y 0
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#74979d color description : Mostly desaturated dark cyan.

#74979d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #74979d has RGB values of R:116, G:151, B:157 and CMYK values of C:0.26, M:0.04, Y:0, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 7640989.

Hex triplet 74979d #74979d
RGB Decimal 116, 151, 157 rgb(116,151,157)
RGB Percent 45.5, 59.2, 61.6 rgb(45.5%,59.2%,61.6%)
CMYK 26, 4, 0, 38
HSL 188.8°, 17.3, 53.5 hsl(188.8,17.3%,53.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 188.8°, 26.1, 61.6
Web Safe 669999 #669999
CIE-LAB 60.141, -10.619, -7.111
XYZ 24.353, 28.28, 36.072
xyY 0.275, 0.319, 28.28
CIE-LCH 60.141, 12.78, 213.809
CIE-LUV 60.141, -17.885, -8.756
Hunter-Lab 53.179, -11.318, -2.992
Binary 01110100, 10010111, 10011101

Color Schemes with #74979d

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Alternatives to #74979d

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#74979d Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #74979d

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

Shades and Tints of #74979d

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, #070a0b is the darkest color, while #fefefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #74979d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #868a8b is the less saturated color, while #19d7f8 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #74979d 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
  • #96959e Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9d92a5 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #7c9ba6 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8a969d Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #8e94a2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #7999a3 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population