Tradewind

Q: How do I use #74BEBA in CSS?

You can use #74BEBA in CSS with: background-color: #74BEBA; or color: #74BEBA; or as an RGB value: rgb(116, 190, 186). For print design, use CMYK: 39%, 0%, 2%, 25%.

#74BEBA

Tradewind is a cool light color with the hex code #74BEBA. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 116, 190, 186 in digital design or CMYK 39%, 0%, 2%, 25% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Tradewind color values

HEX: #74BEBA
RGB: 116, 190, 186
HSL: 177°, 36%, 60%
CMYK: 39, 0, 2, 25

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Tradewind sits at 177° on the color wheel with 36% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. The moderate 36% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.

In digital environments, Tradewind is rendered as rgb(116, 190, 186), where the green channel leads at 190, with red and blue channels close behind. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.

For print, Tradewind translates to a CMYK breakdown of 39C 0M 2Y 25K. The low-to-moderate black value (25%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (39%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Tradewind

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #74BEBA;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 116, 190, 186;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#74BEBA',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 39%
M: 0%
Y: 2%
K: 25%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(116, 190, 186)
rgba(116, 190, 186, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 177° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #74BEBA?

#74BEBA is Tradewind, a cool light color with RGB values of 116, 190, 186. It has a hue of 177°, 36% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #74BEBA?

The RGB color code for #74BEBA is rgb(116, 190, 186). This means it contains 116 red, 190 green, and 186 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Tradewind a warm or cool color?

Tradewind (#74BEBA) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #74BEBA in CSS?

You can use #74BEBA in CSS with: background-color: #74BEBA; or color: #74BEBA; or as an RGB value: rgb(116, 190, 186). For print design, use CMYK: 39%, 0%, 2%, 25%.