#74B5CC Hex Code
Color Name: Moonstone Blue
What is hex #74B5CC Color?
The color name of hex code #74B5CC is Moonstone Blue. The RGB values are (116, 181, 204) which means it is composed of
23% red, 36% green and 41% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:43 M:11 Y:0 K:20. In the HSV/HSB scale, #74B5CC has a hue of 196°, 43% saturation and a brightness value of 80%.
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 #74B5CC Color Codes
| Color Name | Moonstone Blue |
| RGB Values | (116, 181, 204) |
| CMYK Values | (43%, 11%, 0%, 20%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (196°, 43%, 80%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #66CCCC |
| Inverse Color | #8B4A33 [Chestnut] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7458 C |
| Closest RAL | 6027 [Light green] |
| Complementary Color | #CC8B74 [Antique Brass] |
| #74B5CC Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #A7A7A7 |
| Desaturated | #A0A0A0 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #A4A4A4 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #A9A9A9 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #CECECE |
Hex #74B5CC Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #74B5CC is #CC8B74 which is called Antique Brass. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #74B5CC color is offered by #CC8B74. 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 #74B5CC are #7489CC and #74CCB7, called Dark Pastel Blue and Pearl Aqua, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #74B5CC 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 #74B5CC are #CC7489 (Charm) and #CCB774 (Light French Beige). 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
#74B5CC triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #CC74B5 (Sky Magenta) and #B5CC74 (Dark Khaki) along with #74B5CC, 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 #74B5CC has #CC74B5 (Sky Magenta), #CC8B74 (Antique Brass) and #74CC8B (Iguana Green). 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 #74B5CC contains #B774CC (Rich Lilac), #CC8B74 (Antique Brass) and #89CC74 (Pistachio). 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 #74B5CC Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #74B5CC 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 74B5CC Color
Tints
90C4D6- 9ECBDB
- ACD3E0
- BADAE6
- C7E1EB
- D5E9F0
- E3F0F5
- F1F8FA
Tones
- 76AABD
- 78A5B5
- 79A0AE
- 7A9BA6
- 7B959E
- 7C9097
- 7E8B8F
- 7F8588
Shades
- 5D91A3
- 517F8F
- 466D7A
- 3A5B66
- 2E4852
- 23363D
- 172429
- 0C1214
#74B5CC Color Patterns
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#74B5CC Gingham Checks
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#74B5CC Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#74B5CC Polka Dots Pattern
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#74B5CC Honeycomb Pattern
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#74B5CC Leaves Pattern
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#74B5CC Houndstooth Pattern
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#74B5CC Trellis Pattern
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#74B5CC Plaid Pattern
#74B5CC Color Interior Ideas
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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.
