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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#74B7D2 — Sky Blue
#74B7D2 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 197° 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.
#74b7d2
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #74B7D2
- f3f9fb
- d0e7f0
- add4e4
- 89c2d9
- 66b0cd
- 429ec2
- 3482a1
- 29667e
- 1d495a
- 122c37
- 061013
Color schemes using #74B7D2
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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#74B7D2 FAQ
What color is #74B7D2?
#74B7D2 is a shade of sky blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 197 degrees, 51% saturation and 64% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #74B7D2?
#74B7D2 is rgb(116, 183, 210) in RGB, hsl(197, 51%, 64%) in HSL, and cmyk(45%, 13%, 0%, 18%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #74B7D2?
White text on this background reaches 2.22:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.45:1.
What colors go well with #74B7D2?
Its direct complement is #D28F74. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D27489 and #D2BE74 gives you contrast without the vibration.