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#74BBD8 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #74BBD8 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#74BBD8 Color Information

#74BBD8 RGB value is (116, 187, 216). The hex color red value is 116, green is 187, and blue is 216. Its HSL format shows a hue of 197°, saturation of 56 percent, and lightness of65 percent. The CMYK process values are 46 percent, 13 percent, 0 percent, 15percent.

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#74BBD8 Color Meaning

Color #74BBD8 embodies clarity, open horizons, and clean technological optimism. #74BBD8 soft sky blue leans slightly toward cyan, giving #74BBD8 a crisp, breathable quality often associated with aviation, digital interfaces, and modern healthcare. Psychologically, color #74BBD8 reduces stress by evoking cloudless skies and calm weather. Unlike deeper blues that suggest authority or melancholy, #74BBD8 promotes approachability, transparency, and mental refreshment. #74BBD8 serves well in user interfaces where cognitive load must remain low and trust must remain high. Historically, #74BBD8 emerged as a named color with the rise of aerospace aesthetics in the mid-20th century. Today, color #74BBD8 conveys a seamless blend of human and machine—cool but not cold, efficient but not sterile. In branding, #74BBD8 appeals to eco-conscious tech firms, telehealth platforms, and clean energy startups. Spiritually, #74BBD8 suggests ascension without detachment; #74BBD8 lifts perspective while maintaining emotional accessibility. Use color #74BBD8 when you need to signal reliability without rigidity, or innovation without intimidation.

Color Conversion

Convert #74BBD8 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
#74BBD8
RGB
rgb(116, 187, 216)
HSL
hsl(197°, 56%, 65%)
CMYK
cmyk(46%, 13%, 0%, 15%)
HSV
hsv(197°, 46%, 85%)
XYZ
37.3675 44.2115 71.5299
Yxy
44.2115 0.2441 0.2888
Hunter Lab
66.4917 -2.8771 -4.5844
CIE-Lab
72.3697 -14.6165 -21.5010

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red116 / 255 (45%)
45%
Green187 / 255 (73%)
73%
Blue216 / 255 (85%)
85%

CMYK Values

Cyan46 / 100 (46%)
46%
Magenta13 / 100 (13%)
13%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)15 / 100 (15%)
15%

Color Variations

#74BBD8 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

#74BBD8 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 #74BBD8 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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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.13:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.13:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #74BBD8 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

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protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #74BBD8;

Text Color

color: #74BBD8;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #74BBD8;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #74BBD840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #74BBD8;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #74BBD8 0%, #2a7896 100%);

#74BBD8 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #74BBD8 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.