#74A7CD Color Information

Hex color code: #74A7CD

The hex color #74A7CD is a soft blue with RGB values of (116, 167, 205) and HSL of (206°, 47%, 63%). It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameCornflower Blue

HEX

#74A7CD

RGB

116, 167, 205

HSL

206°, 47%, 63%

CMYK

43%, 19%, 0%, 20%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #74A7CD;
background-color: #74A7CD;
border-color: #74A7CD;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #74A7CD;
border: 2px solid #74A7CD;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#74A7CD]
text-[#74A7CD]
border-[#74A7CD]
shadow-[0_0_10px_74A7CD]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #74A7CD, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #74A7CD; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #74A7CD; 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 #74A7CD; background-color: #74A7CD15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #74A7CD20; border-left: 4px solid #74A7CD; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #74A7CD; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #74A7CD in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

116, 167, 205

Red: 116 / Green: 167 / Blue: 205

HSL

206°, 47%, 63%

Hue: 206° / Saturation: 47% / Lightness: 63%

CMYK

43%, 19%, 0%, 20%

Cyan: 43% / Magenta: 19% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 20%

What color is #74A7CD?

#74A7CD is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

CD9B74

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #74A7CD to RGB:

rgb(116, 167, 205)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #74A7CD to HSL:

hsl(206, 47%, 63%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #74A7CD to CMYK:

cmyk(43%, 19%, 0%, 20%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A subtle blue tone, #74A7CD has RGB (116, 167, 205) and HSL (206°, 47%, 63%). Known for evoking trust and professionalism, this cyan-blue hue is frequently seen in web interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #74A7CD is #CD9B74, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #74CDC7.

Use #74A7CD in CSS: color: #74A7CD or background-color: #74A7CD. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #74A7CD

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

Contrast Ratio: 8.15:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #74A7CD?

#74A7CD is a subtle blue color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #74A7CD?

#74A7CD in RGB is (116, 167, 205) - 116 red, 167 green, and 205 blue.

How to use #74A7CD in CSS?

Use #74A7CD directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #74A7CD?

#CD9B74 (complementary), #74CDC7 (analogous), and #4182B4 (lighter shade) work well with #74A7CD.