#74C0B2 Color Information

Hex color code: #74C0B2

A subtle cyan shade, #74C0B2 appears as (116, 192, 178) in RGB and (169°, 38%, 60%) in HSL. It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NameMedium Aquamarine
HEX
#74C0B2
RGB
116, 192, 178
HSL
169°, 38%, 60%
CMYK
40%, 0%, 7%, 25%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #74C0B2;
background-color: #74C0B2;
border-color: #74C0B2;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #74C0B2;
border: 2px solid #74C0B2;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#74C0B2]
text-[#74C0B2]
border-[#74C0B2]
shadow-[0_0_10px_74C0B2]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #74C0B2, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #74C0B2; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #74C0B2; 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 #74C0B2; background-color: #74C0B215; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #74C0B220; border-left: 4px solid #74C0B2; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #74C0B2; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #74C0B2 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

116, 192, 178

Red: 116 / Green: 192 / Blue: 178

HSL

169°, 38%, 60%

Hue: 169° / Saturation: 38% / Lightness: 60%

CMYK

40%, 0%, 7%, 25%

Cyan: 40% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 7% / Key: 25%

What color is #74C0B2?

#74C0B2 is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #74C0B2 to RGB:

rgb(116, 192, 178)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #74C0B2 to HSL:

hsl(169, 38%, 60%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #74C0B2 to CMYK:

cmyk(40%, 0%, 7%, 25%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A delicate cyan tone, #74C0B2 has RGB (116, 192, 178) and HSL (169°, 38%, 60%). Known for evoking trust and professionalism, this cyan-blue hue is widely used in graphic design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #74C0B2 is #C07280, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #72C08B.

Use #74C0B2 in CSS: color: #74C0B2 or background-color: #74C0B2. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #74C0B2

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

Contrast Ratio: 9.93:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #74C0B2?

#74C0B2 is a delicate cyan color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #74C0B2?

#74C0B2 in RGB is (116, 192, 178) - 116 red, 192 green, and 178 blue.

How to use #74C0B2 in CSS?

Use #74C0B2 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #74C0B2?

#C07280 (complementary), #72C08B (analogous), and #479E8E (lighter shade) work well with #74C0B2.