#74bcd9 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #74bcd9 is composed of 45.5% red, 73.7% green and 85.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 46.5% cyan, 13.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 14.9% black. It has a hue angle of 197.2 degrees, a saturation of 57.1% and a lightness of 65.3%. #74bcd9 color hex could be obtained by blending #e8ffff with #0079b3. Closest websafe color is: #66cccc.

    • R 45
    • G 74
    • B 85
    RGB color chart
    • C 47
    • M 13
    • Y 0
    • K 15
    CMYK color chart

#74bcd9 color description : Soft blue.

#74bcd9 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #74bcd9 has RGB values of R:116, G:188, B:217 and CMYK values of C:0.47, M:0.13, Y:0, K:0.15. Its decimal value is 7650521.

Hex triplet 74bcd9 #74bcd9
RGB Decimal 116, 188, 217 rgb(116,188,217)
RGB Percent 45.5, 73.7, 85.1 rgb(45.5%,73.7%,85.1%)
CMYK 47, 13, 0, 15
HSL 197.2°, 57.1, 65.3 hsl(197.2,57.1%,65.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 197.2°, 46.5, 85.1
Web Safe 66cccc #66cccc
CIE-LAB 72.685, -14.871, -21.563
XYZ 37.707, 44.687, 72.28
xyY 0.244, 0.289, 44.687
CIE-LCH 72.685, 26.194, 235.406
CIE-LUV 72.685, -32.842, -31.63
Hunter-Lab 66.848, -16.299, -17.314
Binary 01110100, 10111100, 11011001

Color Schemes with #74bcd9

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Alternatives to #74bcd9

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#74bcd9 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #74bcd9

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #74bcd9

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, #040c0f is the darkest color, while #ffffff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #74bcd9

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a4a8a9 is the less saturated color, while #52cafb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #74bcd9 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
  • #aaaaaa Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #9faeb3 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #afb4d4 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b0b3df Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #76c1cf Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #99b7d6 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #9ab6dd Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #75bfd3 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population