#74868C Hex Color Code

#74868C

The Hexadecimal Color #74868C is a contrast shade of Slate Gray. #74868C RGB value is rgb(116, 134, 140). RGB Color Model of #74868C consists of 45% red, 52% green and 54% blue. HSL color Mode of #74868C has 195°(degrees) Hue, 9% Saturation and 50% Lightness. #74868C color has an wavelength of 497.22222nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #74868C is #999999. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #74868C is #788. The Closest Color to #74868C is #708090. Official Name of #74868C Hex Code is Blue Smoke. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #74868C is 17 Cyan 4 Magenta 0 Yellow 45 Black and #74868C CMY is 17, 4, 0. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #74868C is hsl(195,9,50, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(195, 17, 55). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #74868C is 20.46, 22.66, 28.1.
Hex8 Value of #74868C is #74868CFF. Decimal Value of #74868C is 7636620 and Octal Value of #74868C is 35103214. Binary Value of #74868C is 1110100, 10000110, 10001100 and Android of #74868C is 4285826700 / 0xff74868c. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #74868C is 0.287, 0.318, 0.318 and YIQ Color Space of #74868C is 129.302, -12.654, -1.9398. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #74868C is 20.16, 24.24, 28.0. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #74868C is 54.72, -5.17, -5.4. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #74868C is 54.72, -9.81, -6.91. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #74868C is 54.72, 7.48, 226.25. Hunter Lab variable of #74868C is 47.6, -6.58, -1.68.

#74868C - Blue Smoke Color Image
#74868C - Blue Smoke Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #74868C

RGB Percentages of #74868C

45%
52%
54%

RGB stands for Red, Green, and Blue, which are the three primary colors used to create a vast array of colors by varying their intensities. By adjusting the brightness of these three primary colors, virtually any color visible to the human eye can be produced.

RYB Percentages of #74868C

45.49%
49.52%
54.9%

The RYB color model is based on Red, Yellow, and Blue Colors. When two primary colors are mixed, they form a secondary color or when mixed all, they result in tertiary color.

CMYK Percentages of #74868C

17%
4%
0%
45%

CMYK stands for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (Black). Starting with a white canvas, various amounts of cyan, magenta, yellow, and black ink are combined to absorb or subtract specific wavelengths of light, resulting in the desired color.

Various Color Shades of #74868C

To get 25% Saturated #74868C Color, you need to convert the hex color #74868C to the HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) color space, increase the saturation value by 25%, and then convert it back to the hex color. To desaturate a color by 25%, we need to reduce its saturation level while keeping the same hue and lightness. Saturation represents the intensity or vividness of a color. A 100% saturation means the color is fully vivid, while a 0% saturation results in a shade of gray. To make a color 25% darker or 25% lighter, you need to reduce the intensity of each of its RGB (Red, Green, Blue) components by 25% or increase it to 25%. Inverting a #74868C hex color involves converting each of its RGB (Red, Green, Blue) components to their complementary values. The complementary color is found by subtracting each component's value from the maximum value of 255.

Analogous and Monochromatic Colors of #74868C

Analogous colors are groups of hues that are located next to each other on the color wheel. These colors share a similar undertone and create a sense of harmony when used together. Analogous color schemes are mainly used in design or art to create a sense of cohesion and flow in a color scheme composition.

Monochromatic colors refer to a color scheme that uses variations of a single color. These variations are achieved by adjusting the shade, tint, or tone of the base color. Monochromatic approach is commonly used in interior design or fashion to create a sense of understated elegance and give a sense of simplicity and consistency.

Triad, Tetrad and SplitComplement of #74868C

Triad, Tetrad, and Split Complement are hex color schemes used in art to create harmonious combinations of colors.

The Triad color scheme involves three colors that are evenly spaced around the color wheel, forming an equilateral triangle. The primary triad includes red, blue, and yellow, while other triadic combinations can be formed with different hues. Triad color schemes offer a balanced contrast and are versatile for creating vibrant and dynamic visuals.

The Tetrad color scheme incorporates four colors that are arranged in two complementary pairs. These pairs create a rectangle or square shape on the color wheel. The primary Tetrad includes two sets of complementary colors, such as red and green, and blue and orange. This scheme provides a wide range of color options and allows for both strong contrast and harmonious blends.

The Split Complement color scheme involves a base color paired with the two colors adjacent to its complementary color on the color wheel. For example, if the base color is blue, the Split Complement scheme would include blue, yellow-orange, and red-orange. This combination maintains contrast while offering a more subtle and balanced alternative to a complementary color scheme.

Tints and Shades of #74868C

A Color Tint is created by mixing white (#FFFFFF) to any pure color whereas A Color Shade is calculated by adding black (#000000) to any pure hue. See the Color Tints of #74868C to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #74868C to it's the darkest color.

#74868C Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(116, 134, 140)
RGB Percent 45%, 52%, 54%
RYB 116.0, 126.29, 140.0
CMYK 17, 4, 0, 45
CMY 17, 4, 0
HSL hsl(195, 9%, 50%)
HSLA hsl(195, 9%, 50%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(195, 17, 55)
XYZ 20.46, 22.66, 28.1
Hex8 Value #74868CFF
Decimal Value 7636620
Octal Value 35103214
Binary Value 1110100,10000110,10001100
Android 4285826700 / 0xff74868c
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(195, 9%, 50%)
xyY 0.287, 0.318, 22.656
YIQ 129.302, -12.654, -1.9398
LMS 20.16, 24.24, 28.0
CieLAB 54.72, -5.17, -5.4
CieLUV : LCHuv 54.72, -9.81, -6.91
CieLCH : LCHab 54.72, 7.48, 226.25
Hunter Lab 47.6, -6.58, -1.68
YUV 129.302, 5.26, -11.67
YDbDr 129.302, 16.1, 25.3
YCbCr 127.05, 133.3, 119.67
YCoCg 131.0, 128.0, 3.0
YPbPr 129.3, 6.04, -9.49
Munsell Color System 11316.55 76.18/217.20

#74868C HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#74868C as Background:

Our parents, our children, our spouses, and our friends will continue to press every button we have, until we realize what it is that we don't want to know about ourselves, yet. They will point us to our freedom every time.

Byron Katie
<p style="background: #74868C">…</p>

#74868C as Text Color:

I am not alone at all, I thought. I was never alone at all. And that, of course, is the message of Christmas. We are never alone. Not when the night is darkest, the wind coldest, the world seemingly most indifferent. For this is still the time God chooses.

Taylor Caldwell
<p style="color: #74868C">…</p>

#74868C as Text Shadow:

When it seems that our sorrow is too great to be borne, let us think of the great family of the heavy-hearted into which our grief has given us entrance. And inevitably, we will feel about us their arms, their sympathy and their understanding.

Helen Keller
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #74868C">…</p>

#74868C as Linear Gradient:

According to an old French motto, Noblesse oblige - one must live up to one's name. The Rothschilds' condition of life has imposed on them a second motto: Richesse oblige - one must live up to one's fortune.

Guy de Rothschild
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #74868C)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #74868C?

RGB Value for #74868C is rgb(116, 134, 140).

What is the RGB percentage of #74868C?

RGB percentage for #74868C is 45% Red 52% Green 54% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #74868C?

CMYK Color Model of #74868C is 17 Cyan 4 Magenta 0 Yellow 45 Black.

What is the HSL value of #74868C?

HSL Value of #74868C is 195°(degrees) Hue 9 Saturation 50 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #74868C?

HSV Value of #74868C is 195 Hue 17 Saturation 55 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #74868C?

XYZ Color Model of #74868C is 20.46, 22.66, 28.1.