#74D5DE Hex Color
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This bright, airy cyan brings a refreshing energy to digital interfaces. The hex code #74d5de works effectively as a background for tech branding or youthful designs. Because it offers a sharp 12.3:1 contrast ratio against black, you can use it for small body text without readability issues. Pair it with deep charcoal or muted terracotta to balance its cool intensity.
Questions about #74d5de
What is #74d5de in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #74d5de is rgb(116, 213, 222), in HSL hsl(185, 62%, 66%) and in CMYK 48%, 4%, 0%, 13%.
What colors balance the intensity of #74d5de?
Pair #74d5de with deep charcoal or muted terracotta to ground its cool, energetic nature. Using these earthy or neutral tones prevents the cyan from feeling overwhelming while maintaining a sophisticated, modern contrast in your UI design layout.
Is #74d5de readable on white or black?
#74d5de has a 1.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.31:1 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.