#74a9bc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #74a9bc is composed of 45.5% red, 66.3% green and 73.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 38.3% cyan, 10.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 195.8 degrees, a saturation of 35% and a lightness of 59.6%. #74a9bc color hex could be obtained by blending #e8ffff with #005379. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 45
    • G 66
    • B 74
    RGB color chart
    • C 38
    • M 10
    • Y 0
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#74a9bc color description : Slightly desaturated blue.

#74a9bc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #74a9bc has RGB values of R:116, G:169, B:188 and CMYK values of C:0.38, M:0.1, Y:0, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 7645628.

Hex triplet 74a9bc #74a9bc
RGB Decimal 116, 169, 188 rgb(116,169,188)
RGB Percent 45.5, 66.3, 73.7 rgb(45.5%,66.3%,73.7%)
CMYK 38, 10, 0, 26
HSL 195.8°, 35, 59.6 hsl(195.8,35%,59.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 195.8°, 38.3, 73.7
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 66.304, -12.576, -15.287
XYZ 30.465, 35.718, 52.863
xyY 0.256, 0.3, 35.718
CIE-LCH 66.304, 19.795, 230.558
CIE-LUV 66.304, -25.614, -21.404
Hunter-Lab 59.765, -13.598, -10.608
Binary 01110100, 10101001, 10111100

Color Schemes with #74a9bc

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Alternatives to #74a9bc

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#74a9bc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #74a9bc

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Shades and Tints of #74a9bc

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 #74a9bc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #949a9c is the less saturated color, while #35c7fb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #74a9bc 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
  • #9b9b9b Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #939ea2 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a2a4ba Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a6a2c3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #79aeba Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #91a6ba Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #93a4c0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #77acbb Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population