#74CDC6 Color Information

Hex color code: #74CDC6

A soft cyan shade, #74CDC6 appears as (116, 205, 198) in RGB and (175°, 47%, 63%) in HSL. It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameMedium Aquamarine
HEX
#74CDC6
RGB
116, 205, 198
HSL
175°, 47%, 63%
CMYK
43%, 0%, 3%, 20%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #74CDC6;
background-color: #74CDC6;
border-color: #74CDC6;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #74CDC6;
border: 2px solid #74CDC6;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#74CDC6]
text-[#74CDC6]
border-[#74CDC6]
shadow-[0_0_10px_74CDC6]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #74CDC6, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #74CDC6; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #74CDC6; 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 #74CDC6; background-color: #74CDC615; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #74CDC620; border-left: 4px solid #74CDC6; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #74CDC6; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #74CDC6 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

116, 205, 198

Red: 116 / Green: 205 / Blue: 198

HSL

175°, 47%, 63%

Hue: 175° / Saturation: 47% / Lightness: 63%

CMYK

43%, 0%, 3%, 20%

Cyan: 43% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 3% / Key: 20%

What color is #74CDC6?

#74CDC6 is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

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HEX to RGB

Convert #74CDC6 to RGB:

rgb(116, 205, 198)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #74CDC6 to HSL:

hsl(175, 47%, 63%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #74CDC6 to CMYK:

cmyk(43%, 0%, 3%, 20%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A pastel cyan tone, #74CDC6 has RGB (116, 205, 198) and HSL (175°, 47%, 63%). 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 #74CDC6 is #CD747C, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #74CD99.

Use #74CDC6 in CSS: color: #74CDC6 or background-color: #74CDC6. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #74CDC6

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

Contrast Ratio: 11.29:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #74CDC6?

#74CDC6 is a pastel cyan color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #74CDC6?

#74CDC6 in RGB is (116, 205, 198) - 116 red, 205 green, and 198 blue.

How to use #74CDC6 in CSS?

Use #74CDC6 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #74CDC6?

#CD747C (complementary), #74CD99 (analogous), and #41B4AA (lighter shade) work well with #74CDC6.