#74A6C9 Color Information

Hex color code: #74A6C9

A gentle blue shade, #74A6C9 appears as (116, 166, 201) in RGB and (205°, 44%, 62%) in HSL. It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameCornflower Blue

HEX

#74A6C9

RGB

116, 166, 201

HSL

205°, 44%, 62%

CMYK

42%, 17%, 0%, 21%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #74A6C9;
background-color: #74A6C9;
border-color: #74A6C9;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #74A6C9;
border: 2px solid #74A6C9;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#74A6C9]
text-[#74A6C9]
border-[#74A6C9]
shadow-[0_0_10px_74A6C9]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #74A6C9, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #74A6C9; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #74A6C9; 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 #74A6C9; background-color: #74A6C915; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #74A6C920; border-left: 4px solid #74A6C9; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #74A6C9; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #74A6C9 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

116, 166, 201

Red: 116 / Green: 166 / Blue: 201

HSL

205°, 44%, 62%

Hue: 205° / Saturation: 44% / Lightness: 62%

CMYK

42%, 17%, 0%, 21%

Cyan: 42% / Magenta: 17% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 21%

What color is #74A6C9?

#74A6C9 is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

C99773

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #74A6C9 to RGB:

rgb(116, 166, 201)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #74A6C9 to HSL:

hsl(205, 44%, 62%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #74A6C9 to CMYK:

cmyk(42%, 17%, 0%, 21%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A pastel blue tone, #74A6C9 has RGB (116, 166, 201) and HSL (205°, 44%, 62%). Known for evoking trust and professionalism, this cyan-blue hue is typically applied in digital products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #74A6C9 is #C99773, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #73C9C2.

Use #74A6C9 in CSS: color: #74A6C9 or background-color: #74A6C9. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #74A6C9

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

Contrast Ratio: 8.04:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #74A6C9?

#74A6C9 is a pastel blue color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #74A6C9?

#74A6C9 in RGB is (116, 166, 201) - 116 red, 166 green, and 201 blue.

How to use #74A6C9 in CSS?

Use #74A6C9 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #74A6C9?

#C99773 (complementary), #73C9C2 (analogous), and #4381AD (lighter shade) work well with #74A6C9.