#74A4AF Color Information

Hex color code: #74A4AF

#74A4AF is a subtle cyan color. In RGB it is (116, 164, 175), and in HSL it is (191°, 27%, 57%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NameCadet Blue

HEX

#74A4AF

RGB

116, 164, 175

HSL

191°, 27%, 57%

CMYK

34%, 6%, 0%, 31%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #74A4AF;
background-color: #74A4AF;
border-color: #74A4AF;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #74A4AF;
border: 2px solid #74A4AF;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#74A4AF]
text-[#74A4AF]
border-[#74A4AF]
shadow-[0_0_10px_74A4AF]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #74A4AF, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #74A4AF; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #74A4AF; 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 #74A4AF; background-color: #74A4AF15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #74A4AF20; border-left: 4px solid #74A4AF; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #74A4AF; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #74A4AF in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

116, 164, 175

Red: 116 / Green: 164 / Blue: 175

HSL

191°, 27%, 57%

Hue: 191° / Saturation: 27% / Lightness: 57%

CMYK

34%, 6%, 0%, 31%

Cyan: 34% / Magenta: 6% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 31%

What color is #74A4AF?

#74A4AF is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

AF7F74

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #74A4AF to RGB:

rgb(116, 164, 175)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #74A4AF to HSL:

hsl(191, 27%, 57%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #74A4AF to CMYK:

cmyk(34%, 6%, 0%, 31%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A subtle cyan tone, #74A4AF has RGB (116, 164, 175) and HSL (191°, 27%, 57%). Known for evoking trust and professionalism, this cyan-blue hue is frequently chosen for fintech and productivity apps. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #74A4AF is #AF7F74, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #74AF9C.

Use #74A4AF in CSS: color: #74A4AF or background-color: #74A4AF. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #74A4AF

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

Contrast Ratio: 7.67:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #74A4AF?

#74A4AF is a subtle cyan color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #74A4AF?

#74A4AF in RGB is (116, 164, 175) - 116 red, 164 green, and 175 blue.

How to use #74A4AF in CSS?

Use #74A4AF directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #74A4AF?

#AF7F74 (complementary), #74AF9C (analogous), and #4E7D88 (lighter shade) work well with #74A4AF.