#74ADC8 Color Information

Hex color code: #74ADC8

#74ADC8 is a pastel blue color. In RGB it is (116, 173, 200), and in HSL it is (199°, 43%, 62%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameMedium Aquamarine

HEX

#74ADC8

RGB

116, 173, 200

HSL

199°, 43%, 62%

CMYK

42%, 13%, 0%, 22%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #74ADC8;
background-color: #74ADC8;
border-color: #74ADC8;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #74ADC8;
border: 2px solid #74ADC8;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#74ADC8]
text-[#74ADC8]
border-[#74ADC8]
shadow-[0_0_10px_74ADC8]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #74ADC8, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #74ADC8; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #74ADC8; 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 #74ADC8; background-color: #74ADC815; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #74ADC820; border-left: 4px solid #74ADC8; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #74ADC8; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #74ADC8 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

116, 173, 200

Red: 116 / Green: 173 / Blue: 200

HSL

199°, 43%, 62%

Hue: 199° / Saturation: 43% / Lightness: 62%

CMYK

42%, 13%, 0%, 22%

Cyan: 42% / Magenta: 13% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 22%

What color is #74ADC8?

#74ADC8 is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

C88F74

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #74ADC8 to RGB:

rgb(116, 173, 200)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #74ADC8 to HSL:

hsl(199, 43%, 62%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #74ADC8 to CMYK:

cmyk(42%, 13%, 0%, 22%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#74ADC8 is a soft blue color with RGB values of 116, 173, 200 and HSL of 199°, 43%, 62%. This cyan-blue hue evokes trust and professionalism, making it suitable for frequently chosen for fintech and productivity apps. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #74ADC8 is #C88F74, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #74C8B8.

Use #74ADC8 in CSS: color: #74ADC8 or background-color: #74ADC8. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #74ADC8

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

Contrast Ratio: 8.55:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #74ADC8?

#74ADC8 is a soft blue color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #74ADC8?

#74ADC8 in RGB is (116, 173, 200) - 116 red, 173 green, and 200 blue.

How to use #74ADC8 in CSS?

Use #74ADC8 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #74ADC8?

#C88F74 (complementary), #74C8B8 (analogous), and #448BAB (lighter shade) work well with #74ADC8.