#74b2c9 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #74b2c9 is composed of 45.5% red, 69.8% green and 78.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 42.3% cyan, 11.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 196.2 degrees, a saturation of 44% and a lightness of 62.2%. #74b2c9 color hex could be obtained by blending #e8ffff with #006593. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 45
    • G 70
    • B 79
    RGB color chart
    • C 42
    • M 11
    • Y 0
    • K 21
    CMYK color chart

#74b2c9 color description : Slightly desaturated blue.

#74b2c9 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #74b2c9 has RGB values of R:116, G:178, B:201 and CMYK values of C:0.42, M:0.11, Y:0, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 7647945.

Hex triplet 74b2c9 #74b2c9
RGB Decimal 116, 178, 201 rgb(116,178,201)
RGB Percent 45.5, 69.8, 78.8 rgb(45.5%,69.8%,78.8%)
CMYK 42, 11, 0, 21
HSL 196.2°, 44, 62.2 hsl(196.2,44%,62.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 196.2°, 42.3, 78.8
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 69.305, -13.934, -17.939
XYZ 33.663, 39.769, 61.158
xyY 0.25, 0.295, 39.769
CIE-LCH 69.305, 22.715, 232.162
CIE-LUV 69.305, -29.149, -25.634
Hunter-Lab 63.063, -15.077, -13.355
Binary 01110100, 10110010, 11001001

Color Schemes with #74b2c9

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Alternatives to #74b2c9

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#74b2c9 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #74b2c9

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CSS codes
.text {color:#74b2c9;}
.background {background-color:#74b2c9;}
.border {border:1px solid #74b2c9;}

Shades and Tints of #74b2c9

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, #010202 is the darkest color, while #f3f8fa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #74b2c9

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #99a1a4 is the less saturated color, while #40cafd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #74b2c9 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
  • #a2a2a2 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #99a5aa Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a8acc5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #abaad0 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #78b7c4 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #95aec7 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #97adcd Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #76b5c6 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population