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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#74BEA5 — Verdigris
#74BEA5 is a mid-tone moderately saturated teal sitting at 160° 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 #74BEA5
- f5faf8
- d5ebe4
- b5dccf
- 95cdba
- 75bea6
- 55af91
- 449177
- 35715d
- 265143
- 173129
- 08110e
Color schemes using #74BEA5
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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#74BEA5 FAQ
What color is #74BEA5?
#74BEA5 is a shade of verdigris in the teal family. It has a hue of 160 degrees, 36% saturation and 60% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #74BEA5?
#74BEA5 is rgb(116, 190, 165) in RGB, hsl(160, 36%, 60%) in HSL, and cmyk(39%, 0%, 13%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #74BEA5?
White text on this background reaches 2.18:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.65:1.
What colors go well with #74BEA5?
Its direct complement is #BE748D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BE74B1 and #BE8174 gives you contrast without the vibration.