#74AA96 Color Information

Hex color code: #74AA96

The hex color #74AA96 is a pastel cyan with RGB values of (116, 170, 150) and HSL of (158°, 24%, 56%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameCadet Blue

HEX

#74AA96

RGB

116, 170, 150

HSL

158°, 24%, 56%

CMYK

32%, 0%, 12%, 33%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #74AA96;
background-color: #74AA96;
border-color: #74AA96;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #74AA96;
border: 2px solid #74AA96;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#74AA96]
text-[#74AA96]
border-[#74AA96]
shadow-[0_0_10px_74AA96]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #74AA96, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #74AA96; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #74AA96; 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 #74AA96; background-color: #74AA9615; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #74AA9620; border-left: 4px solid #74AA96; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #74AA96; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #74AA96 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

116, 170, 150

Red: 116 / Green: 170 / Blue: 150

HSL

158°, 24%, 56%

Hue: 158° / Saturation: 24% / Lightness: 56%

CMYK

32%, 0%, 12%, 33%

Cyan: 32% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 12% / Key: 33%

What color is #74AA96?

#74AA96 is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

AA7488

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #74AA96 to RGB:

rgb(116, 170, 150)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #74AA96 to HSL:

hsl(158, 24%, 56%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #74AA96 to CMYK:

cmyk(32%, 0%, 12%, 33%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A subtle cyan tone, #74AA96 has RGB (116, 170, 150) and HSL (158°, 24%, 56%). 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 #74AA96 is #AA7488, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #74AA7B.

Use #74AA96 in CSS: color: #74AA96 or background-color: #74AA96. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #74AA96

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

Contrast Ratio: 7.93:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #74AA96?

#74AA96 is a subtle cyan color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #74AA96?

#74AA96 in RGB is (116, 170, 150) - 116 red, 170 green, and 150 blue.

How to use #74AA96 in CSS?

Use #74AA96 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #74AA96?

#AA7488 (complementary), #74AA7B (analogous), and #4F826F (lighter shade) work well with #74AA96.