Color #207474 Color / Colour Code #207474
This page shows the hex color code for color #207474 (#207474). The colour is a cyan tone with 57% saturation and 29% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #207474 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#207474 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 150, 180, and 210 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 180, 300, and 60 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #207474
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 180 and saturation at 57%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 180 to 225 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 180 with its complement at 0 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #207474
Lightness variations at hue 180 and 57% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #207474
Design Use Cases for #207474
Balanced UI Color
At 57% saturation, #207474 strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Deep Accent & Text Color
#207474 at 29% lightness is dark enough for readable body text on light backgrounds while retaining its cyan character. Use for headings, emphasized text, or deep accent borders. It provides contrast without the harshness of pure black.
Clarity & Technology
#207474 is in the cyan spectrum (hue 180). Cyan evokes technology, clarity, and innovation. It works well for tech product interfaces, data visualization accents, loading indicators, and futuristic design themes. Cyan provides a modern alternative to traditional blues.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #207474 (hue 180) to its complement at hue 0. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 210. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #207474, #742020);
CSS Code for #207474
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Colors visually similar to #207474 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #207474 (#207474)
#207474 is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 32 red, 116 green, and 116 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 3.6:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 180 degrees with 57% saturation and 29% lightness, placing it in the cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #207474 is 91/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 72% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow, and 55% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #207474 against white is 5.51:1 and against black is 3.81:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 20% lightness.
The complementary colour #742020 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #207474. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #20744A and #204A74, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #207474?
- #207474 is Color #207474, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(32, 116, 116), HSL(180, 57%, 29%), and CMYK(72%, 0%, 0%, 55%). Its perceived brightness is 91/255.
- Is #207474 accessible for text?
- Against white, #207474 has a contrast ratio of 5.51:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 3.81:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #207474?
- The complementary colour is #742020 (hue 0). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #20744A and #204A74. The triadic palette adds #742074 and #747420 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #207474 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #207474; or rgb(32, 116, 116); or hsl(180, 57%, 29%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 180 57% 29%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.