#74a8ae Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #74a8ae is composed of 45.5% red, 65.9% green and 68.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 33.3% cyan, 3.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 31.8% black. It has a hue angle of 186.2 degrees, a saturation of 26.4% and a lightness of 56.9%. #74a8ae color hex could be obtained by blending #e8ffff with #00515d. Closest websafe color is: #669999.

    • R 45
    • G 66
    • B 68
    RGB color chart
    • C 33
    • M 3
    • Y 0
    • K 32
    CMYK color chart

#74a8ae color description : Mostly desaturated dark cyan.

#74a8ae Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #74a8ae has RGB values of R:116, G:168, B:174 and CMYK values of C:0.33, M:0.03, Y:0, K:0.32. Its decimal value is 7645358.

Hex triplet 74a8ae #74a8ae
RGB Decimal 116, 168, 174 rgb(116,168,174)
RGB Percent 45.5, 65.9, 68.2 rgb(45.5%,65.9%,68.2%)
CMYK 33, 3, 0, 32
HSL 186.2°, 26.4, 56.9 hsl(186.2,26.4%,56.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 186.2°, 33.3, 68.2
Web Safe 669999 #669999
CIE-LAB 65.572, -15.602, -8.593
XYZ 28.843, 34.773, 45.234
xyY 0.265, 0.319, 34.773
CIE-LCH 65.572, 17.812, 208.843
CIE-LUV 65.572, -25.311, -10.42
Hunter-Lab 58.969, -15.886, -4.203
Binary 01110100, 10101000, 10101110

Color Schemes with #74a8ae

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Alternatives to #74a8ae

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#74a8ae Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #74a8ae

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #74a8ae

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, #06090a is the darkest color, while #fcfdfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #74a8ae

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #8d9495 is the less saturated color, while #28e4fa is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #74a8ae 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
  • #999999 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #929c9d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a4a3ad Protanopia 1% of men
  • #aaa0b6 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #7cabb8 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #92a4ad Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #96a3b3 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #79aab4 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population