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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#74C0CD — Sky Blue
#74C0CD is a mid-tone moderately saturated teal sitting at 189° 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 #74C0CD
- f4fafb
- d1eaef
- afdae2
- 8ccbd6
- 6abbc9
- 47abbd
- 388e9d
- 2c6e7a
- 204f58
- 133035
- 071113
Color schemes using #74C0CD
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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#74C0CD FAQ
What color is #74C0CD?
#74C0CD is a shade of sky blue in the teal family. It has a hue of 189 degrees, 47% saturation and 63% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #74C0CD?
#74C0CD is rgb(116, 192, 205) in RGB, hsl(189, 47%, 63%) in HSL, and cmyk(43%, 6%, 0%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #74C0CD?
White text on this background reaches 2.07:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.16:1.
What colors go well with #74C0CD?
Its direct complement is #CD8274. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CD7493 and #CDAE74 gives you contrast without the vibration.