#74BDCC Color Information

Hex color code: #74BDCC

#74BDCC is a soft cyan color. In RGB it is (116, 189, 204), and in HSL it is (190°, 46%, 63%). It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameMedium Aquamarine

HEX

#74BDCC

RGB

116, 189, 204

HSL

190°, 46%, 63%

CMYK

43%, 7%, 0%, 20%

Shades

CSS Usage

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

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#74BDCC]
text-[#74BDCC]
border-[#74BDCC]
shadow-[0_0_10px_74BDCC]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

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

Preview in UI

Button

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

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #74BDCC; 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 #74BDCC; background-color: #74BDCC15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #74BDCC20; border-left: 4px solid #74BDCC; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #74BDCC; }

Related Colors

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Tetradic

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Color Theory

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

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

116, 189, 204

Red: 116 / Green: 189 / Blue: 204

HSL

190°, 46%, 63%

Hue: 190° / Saturation: 46% / Lightness: 63%

CMYK

43%, 7%, 0%, 20%

Cyan: 43% / Magenta: 7% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 20%

What color is #74BDCC?

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

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

CC8475

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #74BDCC to RGB:

rgb(116, 189, 204)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #74BDCC to HSL:

hsl(190, 46%, 63%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #74BDCC to CMYK:

cmyk(43%, 7%, 0%, 20%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A subtle cyan tone, #74BDCC has RGB (116, 189, 204) and HSL (190°, 46%, 63%). Known for evoking trust and professionalism, this cyan-blue hue is a common choice for dashboards and SaaS products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #74BDCC is #CC8475, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #75CCAF.

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

Contrast with #74BDCC

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

Contrast Ratio: 9.89:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #74BDCC?

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

What is the RGB value of #74BDCC?

#74BDCC in RGB is (116, 189, 204) - 116 red, 189 green, and 204 blue.

How to use #74BDCC in CSS?

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

What colors go well with #74BDCC?

#CC8475 (complementary), #75CCAF (analogous), and #42A0B3 (lighter shade) work well with #74BDCC.