#74a2e1 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #74a2e1 is composed of 45.5% red, 63.5% green and 88.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 48.4% cyan, 28% magenta, 0% yellow and 11.8% black. It has a hue angle of 214.7 degrees, a saturation of 64.5% and a lightness of 66.9%. #74a2e1 color hex could be obtained by blending #e8ffff with #0045c3. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 45
    • G 64
    • B 88
    RGB color chart
    • C 48
    • M 28
    • Y 0
    • K 12
    CMYK color chart

#74a2e1 color description : Soft blue.

#74a2e1 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #74a2e1 has RGB values of R:116, G:162, B:225 and CMYK values of C:0.48, M:0.28, Y:0, K:0.12. Its decimal value is 7643873.

Hex triplet 74a2e1 #74a2e1
RGB Decimal 116, 162, 225 rgb(116,162,225)
RGB Percent 45.5, 63.5, 88.2 rgb(45.5%,63.5%,88.2%)
CMYK 48, 28, 0, 12
HSL 214.7°, 64.5, 66.9 hsl(214.7,64.5%,66.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 214.7°, 48.4, 88.2
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 65.74, 1.6, -36.642
XYZ 33.71, 34.988, 76.207
xyY 0.233, 0.241, 34.988
CIE-LCH 65.74, 36.677, 272.5
CIE-LUV 65.74, -22.68, -58.366
Hunter-Lab 59.151, -1.786, -34.981
Binary 01110100, 10100010, 11100001

Color Schemes with #74a2e1

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Alternatives to #74a2e1

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#74a2e1 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #74a2e1

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CSS codes
.text {color:#74a2e1;}
.background {background-color:#74a2e1;}
.border {border:1px solid #74a2e1;}

Shades and Tints of #74a2e1

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, #010306 is the darkest color, while #f5f8fd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #74a2e1

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a8aaad is the less saturated color, while #5a9efb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #74a2e1 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
  • #9b9b9b Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #939ca9 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #90a2df Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8aa3e3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #6baebb Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #86a2e0 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #82a2e2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #6eaac9 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population