Color swatch image showing #74BBF7 with RGB(116,187,247) values

#74BBF7 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #74BBF7 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#74BBF7 Color Information

#74BBF7 RGB value is (116, 187, 247). The hex color red value is 116, green is 187, and blue is 247. Its HSL format shows a hue of 207°, saturation of 89 percent, and lightness of 71 percent. The CMYK process values are 53 percent, 24 percent, 0 percent, 3 percent.

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#74BBF7 Color Meaning

Color #74BBF7 embodies clarity, serenity, and expansive openness. #74BBF7 pale blue reflects calm skies and gentle clarity, reducing stress and promoting mental peace. Psychologically, color #74BBF7 encourages focus, relaxation, and emotional equilibrium, creating a sense of airy freshness. Culturally, color #74BBF7 symbolizes clarity and communication in Western traditions, while Eastern interpretations associate light blues with protection, healing, and subtle spiritual awakening. Fengshui views #74BBF7 tone as enhancing calm and openness, suitable for meditation or study areas. Spiritually, color #74BBF7 resonates with the Throat chakra, encouraging honest expression and peaceful communication. #74BBF7 light blue shade supports reflective thinking and design applications where calm, soothing energy is desired, such as websites, interiors, and branding with clean aesthetics.

Color Conversion

Convert #74BBF7 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
#74BBF7
RGB
rgb(116, 187, 247)
HSL
hsl(207°, 89%, 71%)
CMYK
cmyk(53%, 24%, 0%, 3%)
HSV
hsv(207°, 53%, 97%)
XYZ
41.7613 45.9691 94.6675
Yxy
45.9691 0.2290 0.2520
Hunter Lab
67.8005 -1.2172 -8.9161
CIE-Lab
73.5254 -5.7704 -36.5331

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red116 / 255 (45%)
45%
Green187 / 255 (73%)
73%
Blue247 / 255 (97%)
97%

CMYK Values

Cyan53 / 100 (53%)
53%
Magenta24 / 100 (24%)
24%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)3 / 100 (3%)

Color Variations

#74BBF7 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

#74BBF7 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 #74BBF7 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

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #74BBF7 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

#74BBF7

protanopia

#9393e8

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #74BBF7;

Text Color

color: #74BBF7;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #74BBF7;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #74BBF740;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #74BBF7;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #74BBF7 0%, #0c72c6 100%);

#74BBF7 Color FAQs

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