#74a2c8 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #74a2c8 is composed of 45.5% red, 63.5% green and 78.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 42% cyan, 19% magenta, 0% yellow and 21.6% black. It has a hue angle of 207.1 degrees, a saturation of 43.3% and a lightness of 62%. #74a2c8 color hex could be obtained by blending #e8ffff with #004591. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 45
    • G 64
    • B 78
    RGB color chart
    • C 42
    • M 19
    • Y 0
    • K 22
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#74a2c8 color description : Slightly desaturated blue.

#74a2c8 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #74a2c8 has RGB values of R:116, G:162, B:200 and CMYK values of C:0.42, M:0.19, Y:0, K:0.22. Its decimal value is 7643848.

Hex triplet 74a2c8 #74a2c8
RGB Decimal 116, 162, 200 rgb(116,162,200)
RGB Percent 45.5, 63.5, 78.4 rgb(45.5%,63.5%,78.4%)
CMYK 42, 19, 0, 22
HSL 207.1°, 43.3, 62 hsl(207.1,43.3%,62%)
HSV (or HSB) 207.1°, 42, 78.4
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 64.742, -5.54, -24.339
XYZ 30.546, 33.722, 59.54
xyY 0.247, 0.272, 33.722
CIE-LCH 64.742, 24.961, 257.176
CIE-LUV 64.742, -22.687, -36.914
Hunter-Lab 58.071, -7.732, -20.14
Binary 01110100, 10100010, 11001000

Color Schemes with #74a2c8

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Alternatives to #74a2c8

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#74a2c8 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #74a2c8

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CSS codes
.text {color:#74a2c8;}
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.border {border:1px solid #74a2c8;}

Shades and Tints of #74a2c8

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, #010102 is the darkest color, while #f2f7fa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #74a2c8

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #999ea3 is the less saturated color, while #40a7fc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #74a2c8 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
  • #999999 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #929ba2 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #98a0c6 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #989fcd Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #74aab6 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8ba1c7 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #8ba0cb Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #74a7bd Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population