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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#74BEB3 — Verdigris
#74BEB3 is a mid-tone moderately saturated teal sitting at 171° 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 #74BEB3
- f5faf9
- d5ebe8
- b5dcd6
- 95cdc5
- 75beb3
- 55afa2
- 449185
- 357168
- 26514b
- 17312d
- 081110
Color schemes using #74BEB3
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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#74BEB3 FAQ
What color is #74BEB3?
#74BEB3 is a shade of verdigris in the teal family. It has a hue of 171 degrees, 36% saturation and 60% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #74BEB3?
#74BEB3 is rgb(116, 190, 179) in RGB, hsl(171, 36%, 60%) in HSL, and cmyk(39%, 0%, 6%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #74BEB3?
White text on this background reaches 2.15:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.76:1.
What colors go well with #74BEB3?
Its direct complement is #BE747F. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BE74A4 and #BE8E74 gives you contrast without the vibration.