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#74A4A0 — Pewter
#74A4A0 is a mid-tone desaturated teal sitting at 175° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #74A4A0
- f6f9f9
- d9e6e5
- bdd4d2
- a1c1bf
- 84afab
- 689c98
- 54817d
- 426562
- 2f4846
- 1d2c2b
- 0a0f0f
Color schemes using #74A4A0
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#74A4A0 FAQ
What color is #74A4A0?
#74A4A0 is a shade of pewter in the teal family. It has a hue of 175 degrees, 21% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #74A4A0?
#74A4A0 is rgb(116, 164, 160) in RGB, hsl(175, 21%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(29%, 0%, 2%, 36%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #74A4A0?
White text on this background reaches 2.78:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.56:1.
What colors go well with #74A4A0?
Its direct complement is #A47478. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A47490 and #A48874 gives you contrast without the vibration.