Cyan

The color #74A59D is a cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 116, 165, 157 and HSL values of 170°, 21%, 55%.

Color Values for #74A59D

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HEX:
#74A59D
RGB:
rgb(116,165,157) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(170,21%,55%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(30%, 0%, 5%, 35%) Copied!

Color Composition of #74A59D

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #74A59D. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 45.5%
Green: 64.7%
Blue: 61.6%

Contrast Analysis for #74A59D

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 #74A59D

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #74A59D

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

Complementary Colors for #74A59D

The complementary color for #74A59D is #A4747C. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #74A59D

The analogous colors for #74A59D are #74A484 and #7494A4. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #74A59D

The triadic colors for #74A59D are #9C74A4 and #A49C74. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #74A59D

These are the darker variations of #74A59D. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #5D847E and #46635E. This progression shows how #74A59D darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #74A59D

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #90B7B1 and #ACC9C4. This progression shows how #74A59D. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #74A59D

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #74A59D. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #74A59D

Companies and brands that incorporate #74A59D in their visual identity.

#74A59D Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #74A59D. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #74A59D is a cyan with RGB values of 116, 165, 157 and HSL values of 170°, 21%, 55%.

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