Color swatch image showing #74BBFC with RGB(116,187,252) values

#74BBFC Color Meaning and Information

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

#74BBFC Color Information

#74BBFC RGB value is (116, 187, 252). The hex color red value is 116, green is 187, and blue is 252. Its HSL format shows a hue of 209°, saturation of 96 percent, and lightness of 72 percent. The CMYK process values are 54 percent, 26 percent, 0 percent, 1 percent.

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#74BBFC Color Meaning

Color #74BBFC embodies clarity, serenity, and expansive openness. #74BBFC pale blue reflects calm skies and gentle clarity, reducing stress and promoting mental peace. Psychologically, color #74BBFC encourages focus, relaxation, and emotional equilibrium, creating a sense of airy freshness. Culturally, color #74BBFC symbolizes clarity and communication in Western traditions, while Eastern interpretations associate light blues with protection, healing, and subtle spiritual awakening. Fengshui views #74BBFC tone as enhancing calm and openness, suitable for meditation or study areas. Spiritually, color #74BBFC resonates with the Throat chakra, encouraging honest expression and peaceful communication. #74BBFC 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 #74BBFC 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
#74BBFC
RGB
rgb(116, 187, 252)
HSL
hsl(209°, 96%, 72%)
CMYK
cmyk(54%, 26%, 0%, 1%)
HSV
hsv(209°, 54%, 99%)
XYZ
42.5435 46.2819 98.7865
Yxy
46.2819 0.2268 0.2467
Hunter Lab
68.0308 -0.9146 -9.7041
CIE-Lab
73.7281 -4.2854 -38.9129

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red116 / 255 (45%)
45%
Green187 / 255 (73%)
73%
Blue252 / 255 (99%)
99%

CMYK Values

Cyan54 / 100 (54%)
54%
Magenta26 / 100 (26%)
26%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)1 / 100 (1%)

Color Variations

#74BBFC 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

#74BBFC 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 #74BBFC 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 AAA

Normal Text

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.05:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #74BBFC 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

#74BBFC

protanopia

#9393ec

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #74BBFC;

Text Color

color: #74BBFC;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #74BBFC;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #74BBFC40;

Text Shadow

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

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #74BBFC 0%, #046dd0 100%);

#74BBFC Color FAQs

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