Cyan

The color #74A0A4 is a cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 116, 160, 164 and HSL values of 185°, 21%, 55%.

Color Values for #74A0A4

Below are the different color format representations for #74A0A4. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#74A0A4
RGB:
rgb(116,160,164) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(185,21%,55%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(29%, 2%, 0%, 36%) Copied!

Color Composition of #74A0A4

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #74A0A4. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 45.5%
Green: 62.7%
Blue: 64.3%

Contrast Analysis for #74A0A4

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #74A0A4

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #74A0A4

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #74A0A4

The complementary color for #74A0A4 is #A47874. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #74A0A4

The analogous colors for #74A0A4 are #74A490 and #7488A4. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #74A0A4

The triadic colors for #74A0A4 are #A474A0 and #A0A474. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #74A0A4

These are the darker variations of #74A0A4. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #5D8083 and #466062. This progression shows how #74A0A4 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #74A0A4

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #90B3B6 and #ACC6C8. This progression shows how #74A0A4. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #74A0A4

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #74A0A4. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #74A0A4

Companies and brands that incorporate #74A0A4 in their visual identity.

#74A0A4 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #74A0A4. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #74A0A4 is a cyan with RGB values of 116, 160, 164 and HSL values of 185°, 21%, 55%.

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