#74CDB4 Color Information

Hex color code: #74CDB4

The hex color #74CDB4 is a soft cyan with RGB values of (116, 205, 180) and HSL of (163°, 47%, 63%). It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameMedium Aquamarine
HEX
#74CDB4
RGB
116, 205, 180
HSL
163°, 47%, 63%
CMYK
43%, 0%, 12%, 20%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #74CDB4;
background-color: #74CDB4;
border-color: #74CDB4;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #74CDB4;
border: 2px solid #74CDB4;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#74CDB4]
text-[#74CDB4]
border-[#74CDB4]
shadow-[0_0_10px_74CDB4]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #74CDB4, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #74CDB4; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #74CDB4; 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 #74CDB4; background-color: #74CDB415; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #74CDB420; border-left: 4px solid #74CDB4; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #74CDB4; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #74CDB4 in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

116, 205, 180

Red: 116 / Green: 205 / Blue: 180

HSL

163°, 47%, 63%

Hue: 163° / Saturation: 47% / Lightness: 63%

CMYK

43%, 0%, 12%, 20%

Cyan: 43% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 12% / Key: 20%

What color is #74CDB4?

#74CDB4 is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #74CDB4 to RGB:

rgb(116, 205, 180)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #74CDB4 to HSL:

hsl(163, 47%, 63%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #74CDB4 to CMYK:

cmyk(43%, 0%, 12%, 20%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#74CDB4 is a pastel cyan color with RGB values of 116, 205, 180 and HSL of 163°, 47%, 63%. This cyan-blue hue evokes trust and professionalism, making it suitable for a solid option for clean and minimal interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #74CDB4 is #CD748D, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #74CD88.

Use #74CDB4 in CSS: color: #74CDB4 or background-color: #74CDB4. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #74CDB4

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

Contrast Ratio: 11.13:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #74CDB4?

#74CDB4 is a pastel cyan color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #74CDB4?

#74CDB4 in RGB is (116, 205, 180) - 116 red, 205 green, and 180 blue.

How to use #74CDB4 in CSS?

Use #74CDB4 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #74CDB4?

#CD748D (complementary), #74CD88 (analogous), and #41B493 (lighter shade) work well with #74CDB4.