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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#74C7D2 — Sky Blue
#74C7D2 is a mid-tone moderately saturated teal sitting at 187° 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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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #74C7D2
- f3fafb
- d0ecf0
- addee4
- 89cfd9
- 66c1cd
- 42b3c2
- 3494a1
- 29747e
- 1d535a
- 123237
- 061213
Color schemes using #74C7D2
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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#74C7D2 FAQ
What color is #74C7D2?
#74C7D2 is a shade of sky blue in the teal family. It has a hue of 187 degrees, 51% saturation and 64% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #74C7D2?
#74C7D2 is rgb(116, 199, 210) in RGB, hsl(187, 51%, 64%) in HSL, and cmyk(45%, 5%, 0%, 18%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #74C7D2?
White text on this background reaches 1.94:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.84:1.
What colors go well with #74C7D2?
Its direct complement is #D27F74. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D27498 and #D2AE74 gives you contrast without the vibration.