#74a4ef Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #74a4ef is composed of 45.5% red, 64.3% green and 93.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 51.5% cyan, 31.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 6.3% black. It has a hue angle of 216.6 degrees, a saturation of 79.4% and a lightness of 69.6%. #74a4ef color hex could be obtained by blending #e8ffff with #0049df. Closest websafe color is: #6699ff.

    • R 45
    • G 64
    • B 94
    RGB color chart
    • C 51
    • M 31
    • Y 0
    • K 6
    CMYK color chart

#74a4ef color description : Soft blue.

#74a4ef Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #74a4ef has RGB values of R:116, G:164, B:239 and CMYK values of C:0.51, M:0.31, Y:0, K:0.06. Its decimal value is 7644399.

Hex triplet 74a4ef #74a4ef
RGB Decimal 116, 164, 239 rgb(116,164,239)
RGB Percent 45.5, 64.3, 93.7 rgb(45.5%,64.3%,93.7%)
CMYK 51, 31, 0, 6
HSL 216.6°, 79.4, 69.6 hsl(216.6,79.4%,69.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 216.6°, 51.5, 93.7
Web Safe 6699ff #6699ff
CIE-LAB 66.896, 4.637, -42.522
XYZ 36.054, 36.494, 86.801
xyY 0.226, 0.229, 36.494
CIE-LCH 66.896, 42.775, 276.223
CIE-LUV 66.896, -23.427, -68.807
Hunter-Lab 60.41, 0.815, -42.904
Binary 01110100, 10100100, 11101111

Color Schemes with #74a4ef

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Alternatives to #74a4ef

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#74a4ef Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #74a4ef

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #74a4ef

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, #000102 is the darkest color, while #eff5fd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #74a4ef

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #b0b1b3 is the less saturated color, while #68a1fb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #74a4ef 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
  • #9e9e9e Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #969fae Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #8da5ed Protanopia 1% of men
  • #84a6f0 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #66b2bf Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #84a4ed Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7ea5f0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #6badd0 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population