#74a9ec Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #74a9ec is composed of 45.5% red, 66.3% green and 92.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 50.8% cyan, 28.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 7.5% black. It has a hue angle of 213.5 degrees, a saturation of 75.9% and a lightness of 69%. #74a9ec color hex could be obtained by blending #e8ffff with #0053d9. Closest websafe color is: #6699ff.

    • R 45
    • G 66
    • B 93
    RGB color chart
    • C 51
    • M 28
    • Y 0
    • K 7
    CMYK color chart

#74a9ec color description : Soft blue.

#74a9ec Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #74a9ec has RGB values of R:116, G:169, B:236 and CMYK values of C:0.51, M:0.28, Y:0, K:0.07. Its decimal value is 7645676.

Hex triplet 74a9ec #74a9ec
RGB Decimal 116, 169, 236 rgb(116,169,236)
RGB Percent 45.5, 66.3, 92.5 rgb(45.5%,66.3%,92.5%)
CMYK 51, 28, 0, 7
HSL 213.5°, 75.9, 69 hsl(213.5,75.9%,69%)
HSV (or HSB) 213.5°, 50.8, 92.5
Web Safe 6699ff #6699ff
CIE-LAB 68.126, 0.909, -38.958
XYZ 36.527, 38.143, 84.79
xyY 0.229, 0.239, 38.143
CIE-LCH 68.126, 38.969, 271.337
CIE-LUV 68.126, -25.28, -62.501
Hunter-Lab 61.76, -2.509, -38.166
Binary 01110100, 10101001, 11101100

Color Schemes with #74a9ec

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Alternatives to #74a9ec

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#74a9ec Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #74a9ec

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #74a9ec

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, #020810 is the darkest color, while #fefeff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #74a9ec

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #abafb5 is the less saturated color, while #62a7fe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #74a9ec 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
  • #a1a1a1 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #98a3b0 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #95a8e9 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8da9ee Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #69b5c3 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #89a8ea Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #84a9ed Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #6db1d2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population