#74a6b9 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #74a6b9 is composed of 45.5% red, 65.1% green and 72.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 37.3% cyan, 10.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 196.5 degrees, a saturation of 33% and a lightness of 59%. #74a6b9 color hex could be obtained by blending #e8ffff with #004d73. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 45
    • G 65
    • B 73
    RGB color chart
    • C 37
    • M 10
    • Y 0
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#74a6b9 color description : Slightly desaturated blue.

#74a6b9 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #74a6b9 has RGB values of R:116, G:166, B:185 and CMYK values of C:0.37, M:0.1, Y:0, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 7644857.

Hex triplet 74a6b9 #74a6b9
RGB Decimal 116, 166, 185 rgb(116,166,185)
RGB Percent 45.5, 65.1, 72.5 rgb(45.5%,65.1%,72.5%)
CMYK 37, 10, 0, 27
HSL 196.5°, 33, 59 hsl(196.5,33%,59%)
HSV (or HSB) 196.5°, 37.3, 72.5
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 65.347, -11.747, -15.062
XYZ 29.594, 34.487, 50.994
xyY 0.257, 0.3, 34.487
CIE-LCH 65.347, 19.101, 232.049
CIE-LUV 65.347, -24.385, -21.115
Hunter-Lab 58.726, -12.818, -10.376
Binary 01110100, 10100110, 10111001

Color Schemes with #74a6b9

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Alternatives to #74a6b9

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#74a6b9 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #74a6b9

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CSS codes
.text {color:#74a6b9;}
.background {background-color:#74a6b9;}
.border {border:1px solid #74a6b9;}

Shades and Tints of #74a6b9

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, #020405 is the darkest color, while #f6fafb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #74a6b9

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #949899 is the less saturated color, while #34c3f9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #74a6b9 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
  • #929c9f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a0a2b7 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a3a0c0 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #79abb7 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #90a3b8 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #92a2bd Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #77a9b8 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population