#74a8ec Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #74a8ec is composed of 45.5% red, 65.9% green and 92.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 50.8% cyan, 28.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 7.5% black. It has a hue angle of 214 degrees, a saturation of 75.9% and a lightness of 69%. #74a8ec color hex could be obtained by blending #e8ffff with #0051d9. Closest websafe color is: #6699ff.

    • R 45
    • G 66
    • B 93
    RGB color chart
    • C 51
    • M 29
    • Y 0
    • K 7
    CMYK color chart

#74a8ec color description : Soft blue.

#74a8ec Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #74a8ec has RGB values of R:116, G:168, B:236 and CMYK values of C:0.51, M:0.29, Y:0, K:0.07. Its decimal value is 7645420.

Hex triplet 74a8ec #74a8ec
RGB Decimal 116, 168, 236 rgb(116,168,236)
RGB Percent 45.5, 65.9, 92.5 rgb(45.5%,65.9%,92.5%)
CMYK 51, 29, 0, 7
HSL 214°, 75.9, 69 hsl(214,75.9%,69%)
HSV (or HSB) 214°, 50.8, 92.5
Web Safe 6699ff #6699ff
CIE-LAB 67.853, 1.472, -39.385
XYZ 36.342, 37.773, 84.728
xyY 0.229, 0.238, 37.773
CIE-LCH 67.853, 39.412, 272.14
CIE-LUV 67.853, -24.908, -63.256
Hunter-Lab 61.459, -2.004, -38.716
Binary 01110100, 10101000, 11101100

Color Schemes with #74a8ec

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Alternatives to #74a8ec

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#74a8ec Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #74a8ec

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #74a8ec

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, #020810 is the darkest color, while #fefeff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #74a8ec

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #abafb5 is the less saturated color, while #62a6fe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #74a8ec 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
  • #a0a0a0 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #97a2af Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #93a7e9 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8ca8ee Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #68b5c2 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #88a7ea Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #83a8ed Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #6cb0d1 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population