#74BADC Color Information

Hex color code: #74BADC

#74BADC is a serene blue color. In RGB it is (116, 186, 220), and in HSL it is (200°, 60%, 66%). It is often used for branding and logos.

Try:
Color NameSky Blue
HEX
#74BADC
RGB
116, 186, 220
HSL
200°, 60%, 66%
CMYK
47%, 15%, 0%, 14%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #74BADC;
background-color: #74BADC;
border-color: #74BADC;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #74BADC;
border: 2px solid #74BADC;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#74BADC]
text-[#74BADC]
border-[#74BADC]
shadow-[0_0_10px_74BADC]

Generate Gradient

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

Preview in UI

Button

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

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #74BADC; 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 #74BADC; background-color: #74BADC15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #74BADC20; border-left: 4px solid #74BADC; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #74BADC; }

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Color Theory

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

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

116, 186, 220

Red: 116 / Green: 186 / Blue: 220

HSL

200°, 60%, 66%

Hue: 200° / Saturation: 60% / Lightness: 66%

CMYK

47%, 15%, 0%, 14%

Cyan: 47% / Magenta: 15% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 14%

What color is #74BADC?

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

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #74BADC to RGB:

rgb(116, 186, 220)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #74BADC to HSL:

hsl(200, 60%, 66%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #74BADC to CMYK:

cmyk(47%, 15%, 0%, 14%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#74BADC is a serene blue color with RGB values of 116, 186, 220 and HSL of 200°, 60%, 66%. This cyan-blue hue evokes trust and professionalism, making it suitable for frequently seen in web interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #74BADC is #DC9774, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #74DCCB.

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

Contrast with #74BADC

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

Contrast Ratio: 9.80:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #74BADC?

#74BADC is a serene blue color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #74BADC?

#74BADC in RGB is (116, 186, 220) - 116 red, 186 green, and 220 blue.

How to use #74BADC in CSS?

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

What colors go well with #74BADC?

#DC9774 (complementary), #74DCCB (analogous), and #379BCD (lighter shade) work well with #74BADC.