Color swatch image showing #74BBEE with RGB(116,187,238) values
Color swatch image showing #74BBEE with RGB(116,187,238) values

#74BBEE Color Meaning and Information

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

#74BBEE Color Information

#74BBEE RGB value is (116, 187, 238). The hex color red value is 116, green is 187, and blue is 238. Its HSL format shows a hue of 205°, saturation of 78 percent, and lightness of 69 percent. The CMYK process values are 51 percent, 21 percent, 0 percent, 7 percent.

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#74BBEE Color Meaning

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

Color Conversion

Convert #74BBEE 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
#74BBEE
RGB
rgb(116, 187, 238)
HSL
hsl(205°, 78%, 69%)
CMYK
cmyk(51%, 21%, 0%, 7%)
HSV
hsv(205°, 51%, 93%)
XYZ
40.4054 45.4267 87.5276
Yxy
45.4267 0.2331 0.2620
Hunter Lab
67.3993 -1.7366 -7.5623
CIE-Lab
73.1720 -8.4060 -32.2175

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red116 / 255 (45%)
45%
Green187 / 255 (73%)
73%
Blue238 / 255 (93%)
93%

CMYK Values

Cyan51 / 100 (51%)
51%
Magenta21 / 100 (21%)
21%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)7 / 100 (7%)

Color Variations

#74BBEE 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

#74BBEE 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 #74BBEE 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.

#FFFFFF
#74BBEE

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.08:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.08:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.08:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #74BBEE 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

#74BBEE

protanopia

#9393e2

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #74BBEE;

Text Color

color: #74BBEE;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #74BBEE;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #74BBEE40;

Text Shadow

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

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #74BBEE 0%, #1673b5 100%);

#74BBEE Color FAQs

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