#74a5e0 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #74a5e0 is composed of 45.5% red, 64.7% green and 87.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 48.2% cyan, 26.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 12.2% black. It has a hue angle of 212.8 degrees, a saturation of 63.5% and a lightness of 66.7%. #74a5e0 color hex could be obtained by blending #e8ffff with #004bc1. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 45
    • G 65
    • B 88
    RGB color chart
    • C 48
    • M 26
    • Y 0
    • K 12
    CMYK color chart

#74a5e0 color description : Soft blue.

#74a5e0 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #74a5e0 has RGB values of R:116, G:165, B:224 and CMYK values of C:0.48, M:0.26, Y:0, K:0.12. Its decimal value is 7644640.

Hex triplet 74a5e0 #74a5e0
RGB Decimal 116, 165, 224 rgb(116,165,224)
RGB Percent 45.5, 64.7, 87.8 rgb(45.5%,64.7%,87.8%)
CMYK 48, 26, 0, 12
HSL 212.8°, 63.5, 66.7 hsl(212.8,63.5%,66.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 212.8°, 48.2, 87.8
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 66.523, -0.385, -34.873
XYZ 34.109, 36.003, 75.669
xyY 0.234, 0.247, 36.003
CIE-LCH 66.523, 34.875, 269.367
CIE-LUV 66.523, -23.819, -55.25
Hunter-Lab 60.003, -3.535, -32.768
Binary 01110100, 10100101, 11100000

Color Schemes with #74a5e0

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Alternatives to #74a5e0

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#74a5e0 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #74a5e0

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CSS codes
.text {color:#74a5e0;}
.background {background-color:#74a5e0;}
.border {border:1px solid #74a5e0;}

Shades and Tints of #74a5e0

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, #010305 is the darkest color, while #f4f8fd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #74a5e0

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a8aaac is the less saturated color, while #5aa3fa is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #74a5e0 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
  • #959faa Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #94a4de Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8fa5e3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #6cb0bd Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #88a4de Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #85a5e2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #6facca Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population