#74aeec Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #74aeec is composed of 45.5% red, 68.2% green and 92.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 50.8% cyan, 26.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 7.5% black. It has a hue angle of 211 degrees, a saturation of 75.9% and a lightness of 69%. #74aeec color hex could be obtained by blending #e8ffff with #005dd9. Closest websafe color is: #6699ff.

    • R 45
    • G 68
    • B 93
    RGB color chart
    • C 51
    • M 26
    • Y 0
    • K 7
    CMYK color chart

#74aeec color description : Soft blue.

#74aeec Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #74aeec has RGB values of R:116, G:174, B:236 and CMYK values of C:0.51, M:0.26, Y:0, K:0.07. Its decimal value is 7646956.

Hex triplet 74aeec #74aeec
RGB Decimal 116, 174, 236 rgb(116,174,236)
RGB Percent 45.5, 68.2, 92.5 rgb(45.5%,68.2%,92.5%)
CMYK 51, 26, 0, 7
HSL 211°, 75.9, 69 hsl(211,75.9%,69%)
HSV (or HSB) 211°, 50.8, 92.5
Web Safe 6699ff #6699ff
CIE-LAB 69.497, -1.884, -36.822
XYZ 37.475, 40.039, 85.106
xyY 0.23, 0.246, 40.039
CIE-LCH 69.497, 36.87, 267.071
CIE-LUV 69.497, -27.148, -58.705
Hunter-Lab 63.277, -5.018, -35.45
Binary 01110100, 10101110, 11101100

Color Schemes with #74aeec

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Alternatives to #74aeec

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#74aeec Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #74aeec

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CSS codes
.text {color:#74aeec;}
.background {background-color:#74aeec;}
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Shades and Tints of #74aeec

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, #020910 is the darkest color, while #fefeff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #74aeec

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #abb0b5 is the less saturated color, while #62adfe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #74aeec 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
  • #a4a4a4 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #9aa6b2 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9aace8 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #94acef Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #6ab9c7 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8cace9 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #88adee Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #6eb5d4 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population