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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#74B4D2 — Sky Blue
#74B4D2 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 199° 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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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #74B4D2
- f3f9fb
- d0e6f0
- add3e4
- 89c0d9
- 66accd
- 4299c2
- 347fa1
- 29637e
- 1d475a
- 122b37
- 060f13
Color schemes using #74B4D2
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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#74B4D2 FAQ
What color is #74B4D2?
#74B4D2 is a shade of sky blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 199 degrees, 51% saturation and 64% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #74B4D2?
#74B4D2 is rgb(116, 180, 210) in RGB, hsl(199, 51%, 64%) in HSL, and cmyk(45%, 14%, 0%, 18%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #74B4D2?
White text on this background reaches 2.28:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.2:1.
What colors go well with #74B4D2?
Its direct complement is #D29274. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D27486 and #D2C174 gives you contrast without the vibration.