#74AD94 Color Information

Hex color code: #74AD94

#74AD94 is a pastel cyan color. In RGB it is (116, 173, 148), and in HSL it is (154°, 26%, 57%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameCadet Blue
HEX
#74AD94
RGB
116, 173, 148
HSL
154°, 26%, 57%
CMYK
33%, 0%, 14%, 32%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #74AD94;
background-color: #74AD94;
border-color: #74AD94;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #74AD94;
border: 2px solid #74AD94;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#74AD94]
text-[#74AD94]
border-[#74AD94]
shadow-[0_0_10px_74AD94]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #74AD94, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #74AD94; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #74AD94; 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 #74AD94; background-color: #74AD9415; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #74AD9420; border-left: 4px solid #74AD94; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #74AD94; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #74AD94 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

116, 173, 148

Red: 116 / Green: 173 / Blue: 148

HSL

154°, 26%, 57%

Hue: 154° / Saturation: 26% / Lightness: 57%

CMYK

33%, 0%, 14%, 32%

Cyan: 33% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 14% / Key: 32%

What color is #74AD94?

#74AD94 is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

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HEX to RGB

Convert #74AD94 to RGB:

rgb(116, 173, 148)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #74AD94 to HSL:

hsl(154, 26%, 57%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #74AD94 to CMYK:

cmyk(33%, 0%, 14%, 32%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A subtle cyan tone, #74AD94 has RGB (116, 173, 148) and HSL (154°, 26%, 57%). Known for evoking trust and professionalism, this cyan-blue hue is often used for branding and logos. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #74AD94 is #AE758E, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #75AE79.

Use #74AD94 in CSS: color: #74AD94 or background-color: #74AD94. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #74AD94

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 #74AD94?

#74AD94 is a subtle cyan color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #74AD94?

#74AD94 in RGB is (116, 173, 148) - 116 red, 173 green, and 148 blue.

How to use #74AD94 in CSS?

Use #74AD94 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #74AD94?

#AE758E (complementary), #75AE79 (analogous), and #4F876F (lighter shade) work well with #74AD94.