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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#74BEBC — Verdigris
#74BEBC is a mid-tone moderately saturated teal sitting at 178° 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 #74BEBC
- f5fafa
- d5ebea
- b5dcdb
- 95cdcb
- 75bebc
- 55afac
- 44918e
- 35716f
- 265150
- 173130
- 081111
Color schemes using #74BEBC
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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#74BEBC FAQ
What color is #74BEBC?
#74BEBC is a shade of verdigris in the teal family. It has a hue of 178 degrees, 36% saturation and 60% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #74BEBC?
#74BEBC is rgb(116, 190, 188) in RGB, hsl(178, 36%, 60%) in HSL, and cmyk(39%, 0%, 1%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #74BEBC?
White text on this background reaches 2.14:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.83:1.
What colors go well with #74BEBC?
Its direct complement is #BE7477. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BE749B and #BE9774 gives you contrast without the vibration.