#74a4e2 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #74a4e2 is composed of 45.5% red, 64.3% green and 88.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 48.7% cyan, 27.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 11.4% black. It has a hue angle of 213.8 degrees, a saturation of 65.5% and a lightness of 67.1%. #74a4e2 color hex could be obtained by blending #e8ffff with #0049c5. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 45
    • G 64
    • B 89
    RGB color chart
    • C 49
    • M 27
    • Y 0
    • K 11
    CMYK color chart

#74a4e2 color description : Soft blue.

#74a4e2 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #74a4e2 has RGB values of R:116, G:164, B:226 and CMYK values of C:0.49, M:0.27, Y:0, K:0.11. Its decimal value is 7644386.

Hex triplet 74a4e2 #74a4e2
RGB Decimal 116, 164, 226 rgb(116,164,226)
RGB Percent 45.5, 64.3, 88.6 rgb(45.5%,64.3%,88.6%)
CMYK 49, 27, 0, 11
HSL 213.8°, 65.5, 67.1 hsl(213.8,65.5%,67.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 213.8°, 48.7, 88.6
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 66.331, 0.764, -36.272
XYZ 34.202, 35.753, 77.046
xyY 0.233, 0.243, 35.753
CIE-LCH 66.331, 36.28, 271.206
CIE-LUV 66.331, -23.436, -57.718
Hunter-Lab 59.794, -2.537, -34.541
Binary 01110100, 10100100, 11100010

Color Schemes with #74a4e2

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Alternatives to #74a4e2

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#74a4e2 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #74a4e2

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CSS codes
.text {color:#74a4e2;}
.background {background-color:#74a4e2;}
.border {border:1px solid #74a4e2;}

Shades and Tints of #74a4e2

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, #010407 is the darkest color, while #f6f9fd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #74a4e2

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a8abae is the less saturated color, while #5aa1fc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #74a4e2 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
  • #9d9d9d Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #959eab Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #92a4e0 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8ca4e5 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #6bb0bd Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #87a4e0 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #83a4e3 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #6eabca Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population