#74C3AE Color Information

Hex color code: #74C3AE

#74C3AE is a pastel cyan color. In RGB it is (116, 195, 174), and in HSL it is (164°, 40%, 61%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameMedium Aquamarine

HEX

#74C3AE

RGB

116, 195, 174

HSL

164°, 40%, 61%

CMYK

41%, 0%, 11%, 24%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #74C3AE;
background-color: #74C3AE;
border-color: #74C3AE;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #74C3AE;
border: 2px solid #74C3AE;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#74C3AE]
text-[#74C3AE]
border-[#74C3AE]
shadow-[0_0_10px_74C3AE]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #74C3AE, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #74C3AE; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #74C3AE; 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 #74C3AE; background-color: #74C3AE15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #74C3AE20; border-left: 4px solid #74C3AE; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #74C3AE; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #74C3AE in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

116, 195, 174

Red: 116 / Green: 195 / Blue: 174

HSL

164°, 40%, 61%

Hue: 164° / Saturation: 40% / Lightness: 61%

CMYK

41%, 0%, 11%, 24%

Cyan: 41% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 11% / Key: 24%

What color is #74C3AE?

#74C3AE is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

C37489

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #74C3AE to RGB:

rgb(116, 195, 174)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #74C3AE to HSL:

hsl(164, 40%, 61%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #74C3AE to CMYK:

cmyk(41%, 0%, 11%, 24%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A soft cyan tone, #74C3AE has RGB (116, 195, 174) and HSL (164°, 40%, 61%). 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 #74C3AE is #C37489, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #74C386.

Use #74C3AE in CSS: color: #74C3AE or background-color: #74C3AE. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #74C3AE

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

Contrast Ratio: 10.16:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #74C3AE?

#74C3AE is a soft cyan color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #74C3AE?

#74C3AE in RGB is (116, 195, 174) - 116 red, 195 green, and 174 blue.

How to use #74C3AE in CSS?

Use #74C3AE directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #74C3AE?

#C37489 (complementary), #74C386 (analogous), and #46A48B (lighter shade) work well with #74C3AE.