#74DEC4
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#74DEC4
Color Values
#74DEC4
116, 222, 196
165.3, 61.6%, 66.3%
165.3, 47.7%, 87.1%
47.7%, 0.0%, 11.7%, 12.9%
0.8297 0.1062 175.6
Properties
Color Psychology
Light cyans and sky blues are among the most universally calming colors, evoking clear skies and fresh air. They inspire openness, mental clarity, and a sense of freedom. These tones are psychologically associated with truthfulness and uncomplicated communication.
Design Usage
Soft cyan makes an excellent background for info alerts, tooltips, and educational content sections. It creates a sense of spaciousness in dashboard layouts without the sterility of pure white. Pair it with deep blue or navy text for a professional, high-contrast information hierarchy.
Color Harmonies
Color Blindness Simulation
CSS Usage
background-color: #74DEC4;
color: #74DEC4;
border-color: #74DEC4;
Teal 300
#5EEAD4
Tailwind Shades
Contrast Checker
Text on white
1.62:1
Text on black
12.99:1
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #74DEC4?
RGB(116, 222, 196) · HSL(165.3, 61.6%, 66.3%) · CMYK(47.7%, 0.0%, 11.7%, 12.9%)
Does #74DEC4 meet WCAG contrast on white?
1.62:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.
What text color is readable on #74DEC4?
Use 000000 text on a #74DEC4 background; contrast on black is 12.99:1.