#74AA8D Color Information

Hex color code: #74AA8D

The hex color #74AA8D is a pastel green with RGB values of (116, 170, 141) and HSL of (148°, 24%, 56%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameCadet Blue

HEX

#74AA8D

RGB

116, 170, 141

HSL

148°, 24%, 56%

CMYK

32%, 0%, 17%, 33%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #74AA8D;
background-color: #74AA8D;
border-color: #74AA8D;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #74AA8D;
border: 2px solid #74AA8D;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#74AA8D]
text-[#74AA8D]
border-[#74AA8D]
shadow-[0_0_10px_74AA8D]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #74AA8D, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #74AA8D; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #74AA8D; 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 #74AA8D; background-color: #74AA8D15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #74AA8D20; border-left: 4px solid #74AA8D; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #74AA8D; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #74AA8D in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

116, 170, 141

Red: 116 / Green: 170 / Blue: 141

HSL

148°, 24%, 56%

Hue: 148° / Saturation: 24% / Lightness: 56%

CMYK

32%, 0%, 17%, 33%

Cyan: 32% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 17% / Key: 33%

What color is #74AA8D?

#74AA8D is a green hue associated with nature and harmony.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

AA7491

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #74AA8D to RGB:

rgb(116, 170, 141)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #74AA8D to HSL:

hsl(148, 24%, 56%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #74AA8D to CMYK:

cmyk(32%, 0%, 17%, 33%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A delicate green tone, #74AA8D has RGB (116, 170, 141) and HSL (148°, 24%, 56%). Known for evoking nature and harmony, this green hue is popular for illustrations and friendly visual themes. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #74AA8D is #AA7491, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #76AA74.

Use #74AA8D in CSS: color: #74AA8D or background-color: #74AA8D. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #74AA8D

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

Contrast Ratio: 7.88:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #74AA8D?

#74AA8D is a delicate green color - a green hue that evokes nature and harmony.

What is the RGB value of #74AA8D?

#74AA8D in RGB is (116, 170, 141) - 116 red, 170 green, and 141 blue.

How to use #74AA8D in CSS?

Use #74AA8D directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #74AA8D?

#AA7491 (complementary), #76AA74 (analogous), and #4F8267 (lighter shade) work well with #74AA8D.