#74E3C2 Hex Color
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Soft as seafoam in shallow water, this pastel teal blends mint lightness with a cool blue undertone. #74e3c2 reads fresh and gently glowing, which suits wellness apps, healthcare branding, and spring layouts. It works best as a dominant background, though it can look washed out next to plain white. Pair it with charcoal or deep navy, and stick to black text for readable small type.
Questions about #74e3c2
What is #74e3c2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #74e3c2 is rgb(116, 227, 194), in HSL hsl(162, 66%, 67%) and in CMYK 49%, 0%, 15%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #74e3c2?
Deep navy and charcoal both make #74e3c2 feel crisper and more grown-up. For a bolder mix, a warm accent like terracotta plays against its cool undertone without clashing.
Is #74e3c2 readable on white or black?
#74e3c2 has a 1.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.50:1 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.