#74D0ED Hex Color
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Light and airy, #74d0ed is a cool cyan with high lightness and softened saturation. Its fresh, sparkling character supports youth, freedom, and clear communication without feeling intense. Use it as a dominant UI background or spring and children’s product base, pairing it with navy for structure. The hex code #74d0ed supports black text with about 12:1 contrast, making small body copy accessible.
Questions about #74d0ed
What is #74d0ed in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #74d0ed is rgb(116, 208, 237), in HSL hsl(194, 77%, 69%) and in CMYK 51%, 12%, 0%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #74d0ed?
Is #74d0ed a warm or cool color?
#74d0ed is a cool cyan with blue-green undertones, giving it a fresh, open feel rather than a warm, yellow-leaning appearance, especially when placed beside cream, tan, or other earthy colors. Its softened saturation keeps the hue friendly and light.
Is #74d0ed readable on white or black?
#74d0ed has a 1.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.98:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.