#74A495 Color Information

Hex color code: #74A495

#74A495 is a subtle cyan color. In RGB it is (116, 164, 149), and in HSL it is (161°, 21%, 55%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NameCadet Blue

HEX

#74A495

RGB

116, 164, 149

HSL

161°, 21%, 55%

CMYK

29%, 0%, 9%, 36%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #74A495;
background-color: #74A495;
border-color: #74A495;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #74A495;
border: 2px solid #74A495;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#74A495]
text-[#74A495]
border-[#74A495]
shadow-[0_0_10px_74A495]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #74A495, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #74A495; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #74A495; 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 #74A495; background-color: #74A49515; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #74A49520; border-left: 4px solid #74A495; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #74A495; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #74A495 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

116, 164, 149

Red: 116 / Green: 164 / Blue: 149

HSL

161°, 21%, 55%

Hue: 161° / Saturation: 21% / Lightness: 55%

CMYK

29%, 0%, 9%, 36%

Cyan: 29% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 9% / Key: 36%

What color is #74A495?

#74A495 is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

A47483

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #74A495 to RGB:

rgb(116, 164, 149)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #74A495 to HSL:

hsl(161, 21%, 55%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #74A495 to CMYK:

cmyk(29%, 0%, 9%, 36%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#74A495 is a soft cyan color with RGB values of 116, 164, 149 and HSL of 161°, 21%, 55%. This cyan-blue hue evokes trust and professionalism, making it suitable for frequently chosen for fintech and productivity apps. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #74A495 is #A47483, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #74A47D.

Use #74A495 in CSS: color: #74A495 or background-color: #74A495. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #74A495

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

Contrast Ratio: 7.49:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #74A495?

#74A495 is a soft cyan color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #74A495?

#74A495 in RGB is (116, 164, 149) - 116 red, 164 green, and 149 blue.

How to use #74A495 in CSS?

Use #74A495 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #74A495?

#A47483 (complementary), #74A47D (analogous), and #517B6E (lighter shade) work well with #74A495.