Color swatch image showing #1974CF with RGB(25,116,207) values

#1974CF Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #1974CF including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#1974CF Color Information

#1974CF RGB value is (25, 116, 207). The hex color red value is 25, green is 116, and blue is 207. Its HSL format shows a hue of 210°, saturation of 78 percent, and lightness of 45 percent. The CMYK process values are 88 percent, 44 percent, 0 percent, 19 percent.

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#1974CF Color Meaning

Color #1974CF signifies established authority, nautical confidence, and focused direction. #1974CF deeper, more saturated blue retains vibrancy while gaining weight, suggesting naval uniforms, professional sports logos, and trusted institutional interfaces. Psychologically, color #1974CF promotes competence, decisive action, and a sense of guided, reliable energy. #1974CF culturally references airline branding, corporate identity, and the classic blue of many national flags. Spiritually, #1974CF color represents navigated will, truth expressed with authority, and a journey undertaken with clear purpose, acting as a symbol for confident, directed progress.

Color Conversion

Convert #1974CF across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#1974CF
RGB
rgb(25, 116, 207)
HSL
hsl(210°, 78%, 45%)
CMYK
cmyk(88%, 44%, 0%, 19%)
HSV
hsv(210°, 88%, 81%)
XYZ
17.9088 17.2024 61.4080
Yxy
17.2024 0.1855 0.1782
Hunter Lab
41.4758 0.6009 -5.2174
CIE-Lab
48.5141 8.5679 -54.0099

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red25 / 255 (10%)
Green116 / 255 (45%)
45%
Blue207 / 255 (81%)
81%

CMYK Values

Cyan88 / 100 (88%)
88%
Magenta44 / 100 (44%)
44%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)19 / 100 (19%)
19%

Color Variations

#1974CF harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#1974CF harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #1974CF for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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#1974CF

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.73:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.73:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #1974CF appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#1974CF

protanopia

#4041b9

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #1974CF;

Text Color

color: #1974CF;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #1974CF;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #1974CF40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #1974CF;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1974CF 0%, #0f447a 100%);

#1974CF Color FAQs

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