#74C9AD Color Information

Hex color code: #74C9AD

A subtle cyan shade, #74C9AD appears as (116, 201, 173) in RGB and (160°, 44%, 62%) in HSL. It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameMedium Aquamarine

HEX

#74C9AD

RGB

116, 201, 173

HSL

160°, 44%, 62%

CMYK

42%, 0%, 14%, 21%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #74C9AD;
background-color: #74C9AD;
border-color: #74C9AD;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #74C9AD;
border: 2px solid #74C9AD;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#74C9AD]
text-[#74C9AD]
border-[#74C9AD]
shadow-[0_0_10px_74C9AD]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #74C9AD, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #74C9AD; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #74C9AD; 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 #74C9AD; background-color: #74C9AD15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #74C9AD20; border-left: 4px solid #74C9AD; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #74C9AD; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #74C9AD in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

116, 201, 173

Red: 116 / Green: 201 / Blue: 173

HSL

160°, 44%, 62%

Hue: 160° / Saturation: 44% / Lightness: 62%

CMYK

42%, 0%, 14%, 21%

Cyan: 42% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 14% / Key: 21%

What color is #74C9AD?

#74C9AD is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

C97390

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #74C9AD to RGB:

rgb(116, 201, 173)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #74C9AD to HSL:

hsl(160, 44%, 62%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #74C9AD to CMYK:

cmyk(42%, 0%, 14%, 21%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#74C9AD is a subtle cyan color with RGB values of 116, 201, 173 and HSL of 160°, 44%, 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 #74C9AD is #C97390, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #73C982.

Use #74C9AD in CSS: color: #74C9AD or background-color: #74C9AD. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #74C9AD

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

Contrast Ratio: 10.70:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #74C9AD?

#74C9AD is a subtle cyan color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #74C9AD?

#74C9AD in RGB is (116, 201, 173) - 116 red, 201 green, and 173 blue.

How to use #74C9AD in CSS?

Use #74C9AD directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #74C9AD?

#C97390 (complementary), #73C982 (analogous), and #43AD89 (lighter shade) work well with #74C9AD.