Color: #74879C
#74879C Color Information
#74879C is a light color. The closest websafe version is #74879C. A complement of this color would be #9C8973, perceived brightness is 0.52, and the grayscale version is #888888.
In the HSL color space, this color has a hue angle of 212°,a saturation of 17%, and a lightness of 53%.The HSV representation shows a hue of 212°, a saturation of 100%, and a value of 100%.
In a RGB color space, #74879C is composed of 45% red, 53% green and 61% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 26% cyan, 13% magenta, 0% yellow and 39% black.
In the Yxy color space, this color is represented as Y: 23.27, x: 0.3043, and y: 0.3263.
Color Code #74879C
Shades of Color #74879C
Shades are created by darkening the original color #74879C in equal steps from 0% to 90%. These shades are perfect for creating depth and contrast in your designs. Use them to add visual hierarchy or highlight specific elements in your projects.
Tints of Color #74879C
Tints are created by lightening the original color #74879C in equal steps from 0% to 90%, ending with pure white. These tints are ideal for creating soft backgrounds, subtle highlights, or cohesive UI elements that complement your designs.
About #74879C Color Code
In the HSL color space, this color has a hue angle of 212°, a saturation of 17%, and a lightness of 53%. The HSV representation shows a hue of 212°, a saturation of 26%, and a value of 61%.
- HEX: #74879C
- RGB: rgb(116, 135, 156)
- HSL: hsl(212, 17%, 53%)
- HSV: hsv(212, 26%, 61%)
- CMYK: 26.00% cyan, 13.00% magenta, 0.00% yellow, 39.00% black
- XYZ: 21.70, 23.27, 26.34
- Yxy: 23.27, 0.3043, 0.3263
- Hunter Lab: 55.35, -3.40, -13.66
- CIE-Lab: 55.35, -3.40, -13.66
In the XYZ color space, this color is represented as X: 21.70, Y: 23.27, Z: 26.34. The Yxy representation further refines this as Y: 23.27, x: 0.3043, and y: 0.3263.
In the Hunter Lab color space, this color is represented as L: 55.35, a: -3.40, and b: -13.66. Similarly, in the CIE-Lab color space, it is represented as L: 55.35, a: -3.40, and b: -13.66.
Use these color codes in your CSS, design tools, or anywhere you need to specify a color. You can also explore its shades and tints for more creative options.
Triadic Colors of #74879C
Triadic colors are three colors evenly spaced around the color wheel, including #74879C. They create vibrant and balanced color schemes, perfect for designs that need contrast and harmony.
Monochromatic Colors of #74879C
Monochromatic colors are variations of #74879C, including its shades, tints, and tones. They create elegant and minimalistic designs with a unified color theme.
Complementary Color of #74879C
The complementary color of #74879C is opposite it on the color wheel. Complementary colors provide strong contrast and are ideal for designs that need visual impact and attention.
CSS Examples of #74879C
/* Using HEX */ body { background-color: #74879c; }
/* Using RGB */ body { background-color: rgb(116, 135, 156); }
/* Using RGB with opacity */ body { background-color: rgba(116, 135, 156, 0.5); }
/* Using HSL */ body { background-color: hsl(212, 17%, 53%); }
/* Text color */ p { color: #74879c; }
/* Box shadow */ div { box-shadow: 4px 4px #74879c; }
HTML Examples of #74879C
<!-- Using HEX --> <div style="background-color: #74879c; width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using RGB --> <div style="background-color: rgb(116, 135, 156); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using RGB with opacity --> <div style="background-color: rgba(116, 135, 156, 0.5); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using HSL --> <div style="background-color: hsl(212, 17%, 53%); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Text color --> <p style="color: #74879c;">This is a text example.</p>
<!-- Box shadow --> <div style="box-shadow: 4px 4px #74879c; width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
Related Colors of #74879C
These colors are similar to #74879C, with slight variations in hue. Use them to create harmonious designs or explore alternative shades for your projects.