Color: #74979C

#74979C Color Information

#74979C is a light color. The closest websafe version is #74979C. A complement of this color would be #9C7873, perceived brightness is 0.55, and the grayscale version is #888888.

In the HSL color space, this color has a hue angle of 188°,a saturation of 17%, and a lightness of 53%.The HSV representation shows a hue of 188°, a saturation of 26%, and a value of 61%.

In a RGB color space, #74979C is composed of 45% red, 59% green and 61% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 26% cyan, 3% magenta, 0% yellow and 39% black.

In the Yxy color space, this color is represented as Y: 28.09, x: 0.3060, and y: 0.3539.

Color Code #74979C

#74979Crgb(116, 151, 156)

HEX

#74979C

RGB

rgb(116, 151, 156)

HSL

hsl(188, 17%, 53%)

HSV

hsv(188, 26%, 61%)

CMYK

26%, 3%, 0%, 39%

XYZ

X: 24.29, Y: 28.09, Z: 26.99

Lab

L: 59.97, a: -11.66, b: -6.82

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Shades of Color #74979C

Shades are created by darkening the original color #74979C 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 #74979C

Tints are created by lightening the original color #74979C 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.

#74979Crgb(116, 151, 156)

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About #74979C Color Code

In the HSL color space, this color has a hue angle of 188°, a saturation of 17%, and a lightness of 53%. The HSV representation shows a hue of 188°, a saturation of 26%, and a value of 61%.

HEX: #74979C
RGB: rgb(116, 151, 156)
HSL: hsl(188, 17%, 53%)
HSV: hsv(188, 26%, 61%)
CMYK: 26.00% cyan, 3.00% magenta, 0.00% yellow, 39.00% black
XYZ: 24.29, 28.09, 26.99
Yxy: 28.09, 0.3060, 0.3539
Hunter Lab: 59.97, -11.66, -6.82
CIE-Lab: 59.97, -11.66, -6.82

In the XYZ color space, this color is represented as X: 24.29, Y: 28.09, Z: 26.99. The Yxy representation further refines this as Y: 28.09, x: 0.3060, and y: 0.3539.

In the Hunter Lab color space, this color is represented as L: 59.97, a: -11.66, and b: -6.82. Similarly, in the CIE-Lab color space, it is represented as L: 59.97, a: -11.66, and b: -6.82.

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 #74979C

Triadic colors are three colors evenly spaced around the color wheel, including #74979C. They create vibrant and balanced color schemes, perfect for designs that need contrast and harmony.

#74979C

#9C7396

#969C73

Analogous Colors of #74979C

Analogous colors are adjacent to #74979C on the color wheel. They create harmonious and visually pleasing designs, ideal for projects that need a cohesive look.

#739C8D

#74979C

#73829C

Monochromatic Colors of #74979C

Monochromatic colors are variations of #74979C, including its shades, tints, and tones. They create elegant and minimalistic designs with a unified color theme.

Complementary Color of #74979C

The complementary color of #74979C is opposite it on the color wheel. Complementary colors provide strong contrast and are ideal for designs that need visual impact and attention.

#9C7873

CSS Examples of #74979C

/* Using HEX */
body {
  background-color: #74979c;
}

/* Using RGB */
body {
  background-color: rgb(116, 151, 156);
}

/* Using RGB with opacity */
body {
  background-color: rgba(116, 151, 156, 0.5);
}

/* Using HSL */
body {
  background-color: hsl(188, 17%, 53%);
}

/* Text color */
p {
  color: #74979c;
}

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/* Box shadow */
div {
  box-shadow: 4px 4px #74979c;
}

/* Border color */
.box {
  border: 4px solid #74979c;
}

/* Text shadow */
h1 {
  color: #222;
  text-shadow: 2px 2px 0 #74979c;
}

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/* Background with text */
div {
  background: #74979c;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 16px;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

#74979C

On Black Background

#74979C

On White Background

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HTML Examples of #74979C

<!-- Using HEX -->
<div style="background-color: #74979c; width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>

<!-- Using RGB -->
<div style="background-color: rgb(116, 151, 156); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>

<!-- Using RGB with opacity -->
<div style="background-color: rgba(116, 151, 156, 0.5); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>

<!-- Using HSL -->
<div style="background-color: hsl(188, 17%, 53%); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>

<!-- Text color -->
<p style="color: #74979c;">This is a text example.</p>

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<!-- Box shadow -->
<div style="box-shadow: 4px 4px #74979c; width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>

<!-- Border color -->
<div style="border: 4px solid #74979c; width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>

<!-- Text shadow -->
<h1 style="color: #222; text-shadow: 2px 2px 0 #74979c;">Text Shadow Preview</h1>

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<!-- Background with text -->
<div style="background: #74979c; color: #fff; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px;">
  #74979C
</div>

#74979C

On Black Background

#74979C

On White Background

#74979C

Related Colors of #74979C

These colors are similar to #74979C, with slight variations in hue. Use them to create harmonious designs or explore alternative shades for your projects.