#74aefa Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #74aefa is composed of 45.5% red, 68.2% green and 98% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 53.6% cyan, 30.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 2% black. It has a hue angle of 214 degrees, a saturation of 93.1% and a lightness of 71.8%. #74aefa color hex could be obtained by blending #e8ffff with #005df5. Closest websafe color is: #6699ff.

    • R 45
    • G 68
    • B 98
    RGB color chart
    • C 54
    • M 30
    • Y 0
    • K 2
    CMYK color chart

#74aefa color description : Soft blue.

#74aefa Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #74aefa has RGB values of R:116, G:174, B:250 and CMYK values of C:0.54, M:0.3, Y:0, K:0.02. Its decimal value is 7646970.

Hex triplet 74aefa #74aefa
RGB Decimal 116, 174, 250 rgb(116,174,250)
RGB Percent 45.5, 68.2, 98 rgb(45.5%,68.2%,98%)
CMYK 54, 30, 0, 2
HSL 214°, 93.1, 71.8 hsl(214,93.1%,71.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 214°, 53.6, 98
Web Safe 6699ff #6699ff
CIE-LAB 70.095, 2.309, -43.5
XYZ 39.59, 40.885, 96.243
xyY 0.224, 0.231, 40.885
CIE-LCH 70.095, 43.561, 273.038
CIE-LUV 70.095, -27.025, -70.663
Hunter-Lab 63.941, -1.378, -44.482
Binary 01110100, 10101110, 11111010

Color Schemes with #74aefa

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Alternatives to #74aefa

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#74aefa Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #74aefa

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Shades and Tints of #74aefa

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, #00060c is the darkest color, while #f9fbff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #74aefa

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #b6b7b8 is the less saturated color, while #74aefa is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #74aefa 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
  • #a5a5a5 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #9ba7b6 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #95adf6 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8baefb Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #64bcc9 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #89adf7 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #82aefb Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #6ab7db Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population