Cyan

The color #74A9AB is a cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 116, 169, 171 and HSL values of 182°, 25%, 56%.

Color Values for #74A9AB

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HEX:
#74A9AB
RGB:
rgb(116,169,171) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(182,25%,56%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(32%, 1%, 0%, 33%) Copied!

Color Composition of #74A9AB

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #74A9AB. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 45.5%
Green: 66.3%
Blue: 67.1%

Contrast Analysis for #74A9AB

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 #74A9AB

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #74A9AB

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

Complementary Colors for #74A9AB

The complementary color for #74A9AB is #AB7573. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #74A9AB

The analogous colors for #74A9AB are #73AB91 and #738DAB. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #74A9AB

The triadic colors for #74A9AB are #AB73A9 and #A9AB73. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #74A9AB

These are the darker variations of #74A9AB. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #5D8789 and #466567. This progression shows how #74A9AB darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #74A9AB

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #90BABC and #ACCBCD. This progression shows how #74A9AB. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #74A9AB

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #74A9AB. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #74A9AB

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#74A9AB Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #74A9AB. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #74A9AB is a cyan with RGB values of 116, 169, 171 and HSL values of 182°, 25%, 56%.

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