#749CAD Color Information

Hex color code: #749CAD

#749CAD is a soft blue color. In RGB it is (116, 156, 173), and in HSL it is (198°, 26%, 57%). It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameCadet Blue

HEX

#749CAD

RGB

116, 156, 173

HSL

198°, 26%, 57%

CMYK

33%, 10%, 0%, 32%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #749CAD;
background-color: #749CAD;
border-color: #749CAD;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #749CAD;
border: 2px solid #749CAD;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#749CAD]
text-[#749CAD]
border-[#749CAD]
shadow-[0_0_10px_749CAD]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #749CAD, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #749CAD; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #749CAD; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #749CAD; background-color: #749CAD15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #749CAD20; border-left: 4px solid #749CAD; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #749CAD; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #749CAD in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

116, 156, 173

Red: 116 / Green: 156 / Blue: 173

HSL

198°, 26%, 57%

Hue: 198° / Saturation: 26% / Lightness: 57%

CMYK

33%, 10%, 0%, 32%

Cyan: 33% / Magenta: 10% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 32%

What color is #749CAD?

#749CAD is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

AE8675

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #749CAD to RGB:

rgb(116, 156, 173)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #749CAD to HSL:

hsl(198, 26%, 57%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #749CAD to CMYK:

cmyk(33%, 10%, 0%, 32%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#749CAD is a subtle blue color with RGB values of 116, 156, 173 and HSL of 198°, 26%, 57%. This cyan-blue hue evokes trust and professionalism, making it suitable for often used for buttons, highlights, and accents. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #749CAD is #AE8675, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #75AEA2.

Use #749CAD in CSS: color: #749CAD or background-color: #749CAD. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #749CAD

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 7.10:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #749CAD?

#749CAD is a subtle blue color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #749CAD?

#749CAD in RGB is (116, 156, 173) - 116 red, 156 green, and 173 blue.

How to use #749CAD in CSS?

Use #749CAD directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #749CAD?

#AE8675 (complementary), #75AEA2 (analogous), and #4F7687 (lighter shade) work well with #749CAD.