#74AA97 Color Information

Hex color code: #74AA97

The hex color #74AA97 is a soft cyan with RGB values of (116, 170, 151) and HSL of (159°, 24%, 56%). It is typically applied in digital products.

Try:

Color NameCadet Blue

HEX

#74AA97

RGB

116, 170, 151

HSL

159°, 24%, 56%

CMYK

32%, 0%, 11%, 33%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #74AA97;
background-color: #74AA97;
border-color: #74AA97;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #74AA97;
border: 2px solid #74AA97;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#74AA97]
text-[#74AA97]
border-[#74AA97]
shadow-[0_0_10px_74AA97]

Generate Gradient

→

Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #74AA97, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #74AA97; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #74AA97; 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 #74AA97; background-color: #74AA9715; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #74AA9720; border-left: 4px solid #74AA97; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #74AA97; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #74AA97 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

116, 170, 151

Red: 116 / Green: 170 / Blue: 151

HSL

159°, 24%, 56%

Hue: 159° / Saturation: 24% / Lightness: 56%

CMYK

32%, 0%, 11%, 33%

Cyan: 32% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 11% / Key: 33%

What color is #74AA97?

#74AA97 is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

AA7487

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #74AA97 to RGB:

rgb(116, 170, 151)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #74AA97 to HSL:

hsl(159, 24%, 56%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #74AA97 to CMYK:

cmyk(32%, 0%, 11%, 33%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A pastel cyan tone, #74AA97 has RGB (116, 170, 151) and HSL (159°, 24%, 56%). 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 #74AA97 is #AA7487, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #74AA7C.

Use #74AA97 in CSS: color: #74AA97 or background-color: #74AA97. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #74AA97

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

Contrast Ratio: 7.94:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

Need more control? Contrast Checker →

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #74AA97?

#74AA97 is a pastel cyan color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #74AA97?

#74AA97 in RGB is (116, 170, 151) - 116 red, 170 green, and 151 blue.

How to use #74AA97 in CSS?

Use #74AA97 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #74AA97?

#AA7487 (complementary), #74AA7C (analogous), and #4F8270 (lighter shade) work well with #74AA97.