Cyan

The color #74A6A5 is a cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 116, 166, 165 and HSL values of 179°, 22%, 55%.

Color Values for #74A6A5

Below are the different color format representations for #74A6A5. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#74A6A5
RGB:
rgb(116,166,165) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(179,22%,55%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(30%, 0%, 1%, 35%) Copied!

Color Composition of #74A6A5

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #74A6A5. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 45.5%
Green: 65.1%
Blue: 64.7%

Contrast Analysis for #74A6A5

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 #74A6A5

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #74A6A5

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

Complementary Colors for #74A6A5

The complementary color for #74A6A5 is #A57374. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #74A6A5

The analogous colors for #74A6A5 are #73A58B and #738DA5. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #74A6A5

The triadic colors for #74A6A5 are #A573A5 and #A5A573. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #74A6A5

These are the darker variations of #74A6A5. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #5D8584 and #466463. This progression shows how #74A6A5 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #74A6A5

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #90B8B7 and #ACCAC9. This progression shows how #74A6A5. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #74A6A5

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #74A6A5. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #74A6A5

Companies and brands that incorporate #74A6A5 in their visual identity.

#74A6A5 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #74A6A5. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #74A6A5 is a cyan with RGB values of 116, 166, 165 and HSL values of 179°, 22%, 55%.

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