Color swatch image showing #74BBE9 with RGB(116,187,233) values
Color swatch image showing #74BBE9 with RGB(116,187,233) values

#74BBE9 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #74BBE9 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#74BBE9 Color Information

#74BBE9 RGB value is (116, 187, 233). The hex color red value is 116, green is 187, and blue is 233. Its HSL format shows a hue of 204°, saturation of 73 percent, and lightness of 68 percent. The CMYK process values are 50 percent, 20 percent, 0 percent, 9 percent.

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#74BBE9 Color Meaning

Color #74BBE9 embodies clarity, open horizons, and clean technological optimism. #74BBE9 soft sky blue leans slightly toward cyan, giving #74BBE9 a crisp, breathable quality often associated with aviation, digital interfaces, and modern healthcare. Psychologically, color #74BBE9 reduces stress by evoking cloudless skies and calm weather. Unlike deeper blues that suggest authority or melancholy, #74BBE9 promotes approachability, transparency, and mental refreshment. #74BBE9 serves well in user interfaces where cognitive load must remain low and trust must remain high. Historically, #74BBE9 emerged as a named color with the rise of aerospace aesthetics in the mid-20th century. Today, color #74BBE9 conveys a seamless blend of human and machine—cool but not cold, efficient but not sterile. In branding, #74BBE9 appeals to eco-conscious tech firms, telehealth platforms, and clean energy startups. Spiritually, #74BBE9 suggests ascension without detachment; #74BBE9 lifts perspective while maintaining emotional accessibility. Use color #74BBE9 when you need to signal reliability without rigidity, or innovation without intimidation.

Color Conversion

Convert #74BBE9 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
#74BBE9
RGB
rgb(116, 187, 233)
HSL
hsl(204°, 73%, 68%)
CMYK
cmyk(50%, 20%, 0%, 9%)
HSV
hsv(204°, 50%, 91%)
XYZ
39.6808 45.1368 83.7117
Yxy
45.1368 0.2355 0.2678
Hunter Lab
67.1839 -2.0115 -6.8449
CIE-Lab
72.9819 -9.8478 -29.8025

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red116 / 255 (45%)
45%
Green187 / 255 (73%)
73%
Blue233 / 255 (91%)
91%

CMYK Values

Cyan50 / 100 (50%)
50%
Magenta20 / 100 (20%)
20%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)9 / 100 (9%)

Color Variations

#74BBE9 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

#74BBE9 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 #74BBE9 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+)

2.09:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.09:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.09:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #74BBE9 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

#74BBE9

protanopia

#9393de

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #74BBE9;

Text Color

color: #74BBE9;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #74BBE9;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #74BBE940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #74BBE9;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #74BBE9 0%, #1b73ae 100%);

#74BBE9 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #74BBE9 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.