Cyan

The color #74CAD4 is a cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 116, 202, 212 and HSL values of 186°, 53%, 64%.

Color Values for #74CAD4

Below are the different color format representations for #74CAD4. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#74CAD4
RGB:
rgb(116,202,212) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(186,53%,64%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(45%, 5%, 0%, 17%) Copied!

Color Composition of #74CAD4

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #74CAD4. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 45.5%
Green: 79.2%
Blue: 83.1%

Contrast Analysis for #74CAD4

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 #74CAD4

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #74CAD4

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

Complementary Colors for #74CAD4

The complementary color for #74CAD4 is #D47C73. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #74CAD4

The analogous colors for #74CAD4 are #73D4AD and #7399D4. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #74CAD4

The triadic colors for #74CAD4 are #D473CA and #CAD473. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #74CAD4

These are the darker variations of #74CAD4. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #5DA2AA and #46797F. This progression shows how #74CAD4 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #74CAD4

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #90D5DD and #ACDFE5. This progression shows how #74CAD4. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #74CAD4

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #74CAD4. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #74CAD4

Companies and brands that incorporate #74CAD4 in their visual identity.

#74CAD4 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #74CAD4. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #74CAD4 is a cyan with RGB values of 116, 202, 212 and HSL values of 186°, 53%, 64%.

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