#74A5EF Color Information

Hex color code: #74A5EF

The hex color #74A5EF is a eye-catching blue with RGB values of (116, 165, 239) and HSL of (216°, 79%, 70%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameCornflower Blue

HEX

#74A5EF

RGB

116, 165, 239

HSL

216°, 79%, 70%

CMYK

51%, 31%, 0%, 6%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #74A5EF;
background-color: #74A5EF;
border-color: #74A5EF;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #74A5EF;
border: 2px solid #74A5EF;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#74A5EF]
text-[#74A5EF]
border-[#74A5EF]
shadow-[0_0_10px_74A5EF]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #74A5EF, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #74A5EF; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #74A5EF; 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 #74A5EF; background-color: #74A5EF15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #74A5EF20; border-left: 4px solid #74A5EF; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #74A5EF; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #74A5EF in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

116, 165, 239

Red: 116 / Green: 165 / Blue: 239

HSL

216°, 79%, 70%

Hue: 216° / Saturation: 79% / Lightness: 70%

CMYK

51%, 31%, 0%, 6%

Cyan: 51% / Magenta: 31% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 6%

What color is #74A5EF?

#74A5EF is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

EFBF76

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #74A5EF to RGB:

rgb(116, 165, 239)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #74A5EF to HSL:

hsl(216, 79%, 70%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #74A5EF to CMYK:

cmyk(51%, 31%, 0%, 6%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#74A5EF is a vivid blue color with RGB values of 116, 165, 239 and HSL of 216°, 79%, 70%. This blue-purple hue evokes creativity and luxury, making it suitable for typically applied in digital products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #74A5EF is #EFBF76, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #76E3EF.

Use #74A5EF in CSS: color: #74A5EF or background-color: #74A5EF. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #74A5EF

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

Contrast Ratio: 8.37:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #74A5EF?

#74A5EF is a vivid blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #74A5EF?

#74A5EF in RGB is (116, 165, 239) - 116 red, 165 green, and 239 blue.

How to use #74A5EF in CSS?

Use #74A5EF directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #74A5EF?

#EFBF76 (complementary), #76E3EF (analogous), and #327AE7 (lighter shade) work well with #74A5EF.