#74989C Hex Code
Color Name: Desaturated Cyan
What is hex #74989C Color?
The color name of hex code #74989C is Desaturated Cyan. The RGB values are (116, 152, 156) which means it is composed of
27% red, 36% green and 37% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:26 M:3 Y:0 K:39. In the HSV/HSB scale, #74989C has a hue of 186°, 26% saturation and a brightness value of 61%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #74989C Color Codes
| Color Name | Desaturated Cyan |
| RGB Values | (116, 152, 156) |
| CMYK Values | (26%, 3%, 0%, 39%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (186°, 26%, 61%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #669999 |
| Inverse Color | #8B6763 [Rose Taupe] |
| Closest Pantone® | 624 C |
| Closest RAL | 5024 [Pastel blue] |
| Complementary Color | #9C7874 [Burnished Brown] |
| #74989C Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #8D8D8D |
| Desaturated | #888888 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #8E8E8E |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #919191 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #C0C0C0 |
Hex #74989C Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #74989C is #9C7874 which is called Burnished Brown. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #74989C color is offered by #9C7874. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #74989C are #74849C and #749C8C, called Light Slate Gray and Desaturated Cyan, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #74989C with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #74989C are #9C7484 (Bazaar) and #9C8C74 (Beaver). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#74989C triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #9C7498 (Mountbatten Pink) and #989C74 (Artichoke) along with #74989C, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #74989C has #9C7498 (Mountbatten Pink), #9C7874 (Burnished Brown) and #749C78 (Oxley). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #74989C contains #8C749C (Mountbatten Pink), #9C7874 (Burnished Brown) and #849C74 (Artichoke). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #74989C Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #74989C rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of 74989C Color
Tints
90ADB0- 9EB7BA
- ACC1C4
- BACCCE
- C7D6D7
- D5E0E1
- E3EAEB
- F1F5F5
Tones
- 769396
- 789194
- 798E91
- 7A8C8E
- 7B8A8B
- 7C8788
- 7E8586
- 7F8283
Shades
- 5D7A7D
- 516A6D
- 465B5E
- 3A4C4E
- 2E3D3E
- 232E2F
- 171E1F
- 0C0F10
#74989C Color Patterns
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#74989C Gingham Checks
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#74989C Polka Dots Pattern
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#74989C Honeycomb Pattern
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#74989C Leaves Pattern
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#74989C Houndstooth Pattern
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#74989C Trellis Pattern
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#74989C Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
