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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#74BEA6 — Verdigris
#74BEA6 is a mid-tone moderately saturated teal sitting at 161° 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 #74BEA6
- f5faf8
- d5ebe4
- b5dcd0
- 95cdbb
- 75bea7
- 55af93
- 449179
- 35715e
- 265144
- 173129
- 08110e
Color schemes using #74BEA6
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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#74BEA6 FAQ
What color is #74BEA6?
#74BEA6 is a shade of verdigris in the teal family. It has a hue of 161 degrees, 36% saturation and 60% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #74BEA6?
#74BEA6 is rgb(116, 190, 166) in RGB, hsl(161, 36%, 60%) in HSL, and cmyk(39%, 0%, 13%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #74BEA6?
White text on this background reaches 2.17:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.66:1.
What colors go well with #74BEA6?
Its direct complement is #BE748C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BE74B0 and #BE8274 gives you contrast without the vibration.