#74BBD4 Color Meaning and Information

#74BBD4 Color Information

#74BBD4 RGB value is (116, 187, 212). The hex color red value is 116, green is 187, and blue is 212. Its HSL format shows a hue of 196°, saturation of 53 percent, and lightness of64 percent. The CMYK process values are 45 percent, 12 percent, 0 percent, 17percent.

#74BBD4

rgb(116, 187, 212)

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#74BBD4 Color Meaning

color #74BBD4 signifies archived depth, preserved knowledge, and steady clarity. #74BBD4 medium turquoise is a classic, muted shade, suggesting oxidized copper, vintage swimming pools, and archival ink. Psychologically, Color #74BBD4 promotes focused thought, reliable insight, and a sense of clarity that is historical and tested. #74BBD4 culturally references library aesthetics, retro design elements, and the color of certain historical maps. Spiritually, #74BBD4 color represents the well of recorded wisdom, truth preserved over time, and insight that is cool and collected, acting as a reservoir of steady, intellectual light.

Color Conversion

Convert #74BBD4 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

#74BBD4

RGB

rgb(116, 187, 212)

HSL

hsl(196°, 53%, 64%)

CMYK

cmyk(45%, 12%, 0%, 17%)

HSV

hsv(196°, 45%, 83%)

XYZ

36.8564 44.0071 68.8390

Yxy

44.0071 0.2462 0.2940

Hunter Lab

66.3378 -3.0659 -4.0911

CIE-Lab

72.2333 -15.7059 -19.5281

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red116 / 255 (45%)

45%

Green187 / 255 (73%)

73%

Blue212 / 255 (83%)

83%

CMYK Values

Cyan45 / 100 (45%)

45%

Magenta12 / 100 (12%)

12%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)17 / 100 (17%)

17%

Color Variations

#74BBD4 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

#74BBD4 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 #74BBD4 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#74BBD4

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.14:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.14:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.14:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #74BBD4 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

#74BBD4

protanopia

#9393ce

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #74BBD4;

Text Color

color: #74BBD4;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #74BBD4;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #74BBD440;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #74BBD4;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #74BBD4 0%, #2d7691 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #74BBD4 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.