#74a8af Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #74a8af is composed of 45.5% red, 65.9% green and 68.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 33.7% cyan, 4% magenta, 0% yellow and 31.4% black. It has a hue angle of 187.1 degrees, a saturation of 26.9% and a lightness of 57.1%. #74a8af color hex could be obtained by blending #e8ffff with #00515f. Closest websafe color is: #669999.

    • R 45
    • G 66
    • B 69
    RGB color chart
    • C 34
    • M 4
    • Y 0
    • K 31
    CMYK color chart

#74a8af color description : Mostly desaturated dark cyan.

#74a8af Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #74a8af has RGB values of R:116, G:168, B:175 and CMYK values of C:0.34, M:0.04, Y:0, K:0.31. Its decimal value is 7645359.

Hex triplet 74a8af #74a8af
RGB Decimal 116, 168, 175 rgb(116,168,175)
RGB Percent 45.5, 65.9, 68.6 rgb(45.5%,65.9%,68.6%)
CMYK 34, 4, 0, 31
HSL 187.1°, 26.9, 57.1 hsl(187.1,26.9%,57.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 187.1°, 33.7, 68.6
Web Safe 669999 #669999
CIE-LAB 65.602, -15.355, -9.104
XYZ 28.941, 34.812, 45.75
xyY 0.264, 0.318, 34.812
CIE-LCH 65.602, 17.851, 210.666
CIE-LUV 65.602, -25.303, -11.25
Hunter-Lab 59.002, -15.697, -4.672
Binary 01110100, 10101000, 10101111

Color Schemes with #74a8af

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Alternatives to #74a8af

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#74a8af Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #74a8af

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Shades and Tints of #74a8af

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, #060a0a is the darkest color, while #fdfefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #74a8af

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #8d9596 is the less saturated color, while #28e2fb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #74a8af 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
  • #aaa0b7 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #7cabb8 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #92a5ae Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #96a3b4 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #79aab4 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population