#74979e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #74979e is composed of 45.5% red, 59.2% green and 62% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 26.6% cyan, 4.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 38% black. It has a hue angle of 190 degrees, a saturation of 17.8% and a lightness of 53.7%. #74979e color hex could be obtained by blending #e8ffff with #002f3d. Closest websafe color is: #669999.

    • R 45
    • G 59
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 27
    • M 4
    • Y 0
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#74979e color description : Mostly desaturated dark cyan.

#74979e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #74979e has RGB values of R:116, G:151, B:158 and CMYK values of C:0.27, M:0.04, Y:0, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 7640990.

Hex triplet 74979e #74979e
RGB Decimal 116, 151, 158 rgb(116,151,158)
RGB Percent 45.5, 59.2, 62 rgb(45.5%,59.2%,62%)
CMYK 27, 4, 0, 38
HSL 190°, 17.8, 53.7 hsl(190,17.8%,53.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 190°, 26.6, 62
Web Safe 669999 #669999
CIE-LAB 60.171, -10.379, -7.633
XYZ 24.439, 28.314, 36.523
xyY 0.274, 0.317, 28.314
CIE-LCH 60.171, 12.884, 216.332
CIE-LUV 60.171, -17.893, -9.58
Hunter-Lab 53.211, -11.136, -3.448
Binary 01110100, 10010111, 10011110

Color Schemes with #74979e

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Alternatives to #74979e

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#74979e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #74979e

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

Shades and Tints of #74979e

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, #080b0b is the darkest color, while #ffffff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #74979e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #868b8c is the less saturated color, while #19d4f9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #74979e 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
  • #96959f Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9d93a6 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #7c9ba7 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8a969e Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #8e94a3 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #799aa3 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population