Color swatch image showing #74BBF8 with RGB(116,187,248) values

#74BBF8 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #74BBF8 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#74BBF8 Color Information

#74BBF8 RGB value is (116, 187, 248). The hex color red value is 116, green is 187, and blue is 248. Its HSL format shows a hue of 208°, saturation of 90 percent, and lightness of 71 percent. The CMYK process values are 53 percent, 25 percent, 0 percent, 3 percent.

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#74BBF8 Color Meaning

Color #74BBF8 embodies clarity, serenity, and expansive openness. #74BBF8 pale blue reflects calm skies and gentle clarity, reducing stress and promoting mental peace. Psychologically, color #74BBF8 encourages focus, relaxation, and emotional equilibrium, creating a sense of airy freshness. Culturally, color #74BBF8 symbolizes clarity and communication in Western traditions, while Eastern interpretations associate light blues with protection, healing, and subtle spiritual awakening. Fengshui views #74BBF8 tone as enhancing calm and openness, suitable for meditation or study areas. Spiritually, color #74BBF8 resonates with the Throat chakra, encouraging honest expression and peaceful communication. #74BBF8 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 #74BBF8 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
#74BBF8
RGB
rgb(116, 187, 248)
HSL
hsl(208°, 90%, 71%)
CMYK
cmyk(53%, 25%, 0%, 3%)
HSV
hsv(208°, 53%, 97%)
XYZ
41.9161 46.0310 95.4826
Yxy
46.0310 0.2285 0.2509
Hunter Lab
67.8461 -1.1575 -9.0716
CIE-Lab
73.5656 -5.4746 -37.0101

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red116 / 255 (45%)
45%
Green187 / 255 (73%)
73%
Blue248 / 255 (97%)
97%

CMYK Values

Cyan53 / 100 (53%)
53%
Magenta25 / 100 (25%)
25%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)3 / 100 (3%)

Color Variations

#74BBF8 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

#74BBF8 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 #74BBF8 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 #74BBF8 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

#74BBF8

protanopia

#9393e9

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #74BBF8;

Text Color

color: #74BBF8;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #74BBF8;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #74BBF840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #74BBF8;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #74BBF8 0%, #0a6fc7 100%);

#74BBF8 Color FAQs

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