#74FDFF color
The hex color #74FDFF is a light, vivid cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 45.5% red, 99.2% green and 100% blue (116, 253, 255).
Its hue angle is 181°, with 100% saturation and 73% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 55% cyan, 1% magenta, 0% yellow and 0% black.
The closest named color is Glitter Shower (#88FFFF), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.24:1).
#74FDFF color codes
| HEX | #74FDFF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(116, 253, 255) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(45.5%, 99.2%, 100%) | |
| HSL | hsl(181, 100%, 73%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(181, 55%, 100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(55%, 1%, 0%, 0%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(92.21, -36.63, -12.32) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(92.21, 38.64, 198.59) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(60.37, 81.178, 107.076) | |
| Decimal | 7667199 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #74FDFF, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #74FDFF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.24:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.22:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #74FDFF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.22:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.24:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #74FDFF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#eef2ffProtanopia
no red cones#d7e2ffDeuteranopia
no green cones#00fffdTritanopia
no blue cones#e9e9e9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #74fdff; }
.text { color: #74fdff; }
.border { border: 2px solid #74fdff; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(116 253 255 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #74fdff, #74b8ff); }
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Questions
- What color is #74FDFF?
- #74FDFF is a light, vivid cyan, closest to the named color Glitter Shower. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #74FDFF?
- The RGB value is 116, 253, 255: 116 red, 253 green and 255 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #74FDFF?
- The complementary color is #FF7674, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #74FDFF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.24:1 and white text 1.22:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.