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#74a4ae

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HEX#74a4ae
HEX8#74a4aeff
RGBrgb(116, 164, 174)
CMYK[0.33,0.06,0,0.32]
Name#74a4ae
HCL[217.41,16.97,64.42]
oklab[0.69,-0.05,-0.03]
Num7644334
HSI[189.28,0.23,0.59]
lab[64.42,-13.48,-10.31]
Lighten
#b4ced4
Darken
#456e77
Saturate
#5eb2c4
Desaturate
#8a9698
Greyscale
#919191
Brighten
#a7d7e1

Color harmonies of #74a4ae

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel. Learn more

Triad

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.
#74a4ae
#ae74a4
#a4ae74

Tetrad

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel. They are very versatile, and work best with one dominant color.
#74a4ae
#9b74ae
#ae7e74
#87ae74

Monochromatic

The monochromatic colors are those that have the same dye, but differ in hue, value and saturation. For example, paint samples have several different values ​​of the same color. Using two or more monochromatic colors will achieve an elegant and pleasant effect.
#74a4ae
#90ccd8
#030404
#1f2c2e
#3b5459
#587c83

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.
#74a4ae
#74aea1
#74aeac
#74a4ae
#7498ae
#748dae

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#74a4ae
#8a74ae
#aea174

Variations

View this color variations of shades, tints, tones, hues and temperatures.

Tints

A tint is created by adding white to a base color, increasing its lightness. Tints are likely to look pastel and less intense.
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#f5f9f9
#ebf2f3
#e1ecee
#d7e5e8
#cddfe2
#c3d8dc
#bad2d7
#b0cbd1
#a6c5cb
#9cbec5
#92b8bf
#88b1ba
#7eabb4
#74a4ae

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#080c0c
#111719
#192325
#212f32
#293b3e
#32464b
#3a5257
#425e63
#4b6970
#53757c
#5b8189
#638d95
#6c98a2
#74a4ae

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #74a4ae colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

2.74 Very Poor When I used to read fairy tales, I fancied that kind of thing never happened, and now here I am in the middle of one!
7.664 Very Good When I used to read fairy tales, I fancied that kind of thing never happened, and now here I am in the middle of one!

Color Palettes #74a4ae

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Use #74a4ae in CSS

#74a4ae as Background Color in CSS
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#74a4ae as Text Color in CSS
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#74a4ae as Border Color in CSS
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