Color #74D2A3 Color / Colour Code #74D2A3
This page shows the hex color code for color #74d2a3 (#74D2A3). The colour is a cyan tone with 51% saturation and 64% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #74D2A3 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#74D2A3 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 120, 150, and 180 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 150, 270, and 30 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #74D2A3
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 150 and saturation at 51%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 150 to 195 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 150 with its complement at 330 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 #74D2A3
Lightness variations at hue 150 and 51% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #74D2A3
Design Use Cases for #74D2A3
Balanced UI Color
At 51% saturation, #74D2A3 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.
Soft Accent & Highlight
With 64% lightness, #74D2A3 has a softer, more approachable quality. It works well for hover states, subtle highlights, progress indicators, and secondary UI elements. This lightness range is particularly effective for tag backgrounds and status indicators.
Clarity & Technology
#74D2A3 is in the cyan spectrum (hue 150). 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 #74D2A3 (hue 150) to its complement at hue 330. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 180. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #74d2a3, #d274a3);
CSS Code for #74D2A3
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Colors visually similar to #74D2A3 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #74D2A3 (#74D2A3)
#74D2A3 is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 116 red, 210 green, and 163 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 150 degrees with 51% saturation and 64% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #74D2A3 is 177/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This is a medium-brightness color that can work with either dark or light text depending on font weight and size. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 45% cyan, 0% magenta, 22% yellow, and 18% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #74D2A3 against white is 1.83:1 and against black is 11.49:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 11.49:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #D274A3 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #74D2A3. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #74D274 and #74D2D2, 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.
How to Explore Color #74D2A3
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #74D2A3?
- #74D2A3 is Color #74D2A3, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(116, 210, 163), HSL(150, 51%, 64%), and CMYK(45%, 0%, 22%, 18%). Its perceived brightness is 177/255.
- Is #74D2A3 accessible for text?
- Against white, #74D2A3 has a contrast ratio of 1.83:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 11.49:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #74D2A3?
- The complementary colour is #D274A3 (hue 330). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #74D274 and #74D2D2. The triadic palette adds #A374D2 and #D2A374 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #74D2A3 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #74d2a3; or rgb(116, 210, 163); or hsl(150, 51%, 64%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 150 51% 64%; 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.