#74a6bc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #74a6bc is composed of 45.5% red, 65.1% green and 73.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 38.3% cyan, 11.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 198.3 degrees, a saturation of 35% and a lightness of 59.6%. #74a6bc color hex could be obtained by blending #e8ffff with #004d79. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 45
    • G 65
    • B 74
    RGB color chart
    • C 38
    • M 12
    • Y 0
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#74a6bc color description : Slightly desaturated blue.

#74a6bc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #74a6bc has RGB values of R:116, G:166, B:188 and CMYK values of C:0.38, M:0.12, Y:0, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 7644860.

Hex triplet 74a6bc #74a6bc
RGB Decimal 116, 166, 188 rgb(116,166,188)
RGB Percent 45.5, 65.1, 73.7 rgb(45.5%,65.1%,73.7%)
CMYK 38, 12, 0, 26
HSL 198.3°, 35, 59.6 hsl(198.3,35%,59.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 198.3°, 38.3, 73.7
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 65.448, -10.963, -16.581
XYZ 29.914, 34.615, 52.679
xyY 0.255, 0.295, 34.615
CIE-LCH 65.448, 19.878, 236.53
CIE-LUV 65.448, -24.367, -23.655
Hunter-Lab 58.834, -12.204, -11.903
Binary 01110100, 10100110, 10111100

Color Schemes with #74a6bc

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Alternatives to #74a6bc

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#74a6bc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #74a6bc

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Shades and Tints of #74a6bc

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, #030607 is the darkest color, while #f8fbfc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #74a6bc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #949a9c is the less saturated color, while #35bffb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #74a6bc 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
  • #929ca1 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9fa2ba Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a2a0c3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #78abb8 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8fa3bb Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #91a2c0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #77a9b9 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population