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#74BBDF Color Meaning and Information

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

#74BBDF Color Information

#74BBDF RGB value is (116, 187, 223). The hex color red value is 116, green is 187, and blue is 223. Its HSL format shows a hue of 200°, saturation of 63 percent, and lightness of66 percent. The CMYK process values are 48 percent, 16 percent, 0 percent, 13percent.

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#74BBDF Color Meaning

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

Color Conversion

Convert #74BBDF 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
#74BBDF
RGB
rgb(116, 187, 223)
HSL
hsl(200°, 63%, 66%)
CMYK
cmyk(48%, 16%, 0%, 13%)
HSV
hsv(200°, 48%, 87%)
XYZ
38.2921 44.5814 76.3989
Yxy
44.5814 0.2404 0.2799
Hunter Lab
66.7693 -2.5334 -5.4825
CIE-Lab
72.6154 -12.6792 -24.9360

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red116 / 255 (45%)
45%
Green187 / 255 (73%)
73%
Blue223 / 255 (87%)
87%

CMYK Values

Cyan48 / 100 (48%)
48%
Magenta16 / 100 (16%)
16%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)13 / 100 (13%)
13%

Color Variations

#74BBDF 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

#74BBDF 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 #74BBDF 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+)

2.12:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.12:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.12:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #74BBDF 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

#74BBDF

protanopia

#9393d6

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #74BBDF;

Text Color

color: #74BBDF;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #74BBDF;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #74BBDF40;

Text Shadow

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

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #74BBDF 0%, #24769f 100%);

#74BBDF Color FAQs

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