#74a4cc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #74a4cc is composed of 45.5% red, 64.3% green and 80% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 43.1% cyan, 19.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 20% black. It has a hue angle of 207.3 degrees, a saturation of 46.3% and a lightness of 62.7%. #74a4cc color hex could be obtained by blending #e8ffff with #004999. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 45
    • G 64
    • B 80
    RGB color chart
    • C 43
    • M 20
    • Y 0
    • K 20
    CMYK color chart

#74a4cc color description : Slightly desaturated blue.

#74a4cc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #74a4cc has RGB values of R:116, G:164, B:204 and CMYK values of C:0.43, M:0.2, Y:0, K:0.2. Its decimal value is 7644364.

Hex triplet 74a4cc #74a4cc
RGB Decimal 116, 164, 204 rgb(116,164,204)
RGB Percent 45.5, 64.3, 80 rgb(45.5%,64.3%,80%)
CMYK 43, 20, 0, 20
HSL 207.3°, 46.3, 62.7 hsl(207.3,46.3%,62.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 207.3°, 43.1, 80
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 65.453, -5.538, -25.47
XYZ 31.374, 34.622, 62.153
xyY 0.245, 0.27, 34.622
CIE-LCH 65.453, 26.065, 257.733
CIE-LUV 65.453, -23.481, -38.832
Hunter-Lab 58.841, -7.793, -21.439
Binary 01110100, 10100100, 11001100

Color Schemes with #74a4cc

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Alternatives to #74a4cc

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#74a4cc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #74a4cc

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CSS codes
.text {color:#74a4cc;}
.background {background-color:#74a4cc;}
.border {border:1px solid #74a4cc;}

Shades and Tints of #74a4cc

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, #020305 is the darkest color, while #f5f9fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #74a4cc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a0a0a0 is the less saturated color, while #48a8f8 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #74a4cc 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
  • #9a9a9a Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #929ca4 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #99a2ca Protanopia 1% of men
  • #99a1d1 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #73acb9 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8ba2cb Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #8ba2cf Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #73a9c0 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population