#74BBFF Color Information
#74BBFF RGB value is (116, 187, 255). The hex color red value is 116, green is 187, and blue is 255. Its HSL format shows a hue of 209°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 73 percent. The CMYK process values are 55 percent, 27 percent, 0 percent, 0 percent.
#74BBFF Color Meaning
Color #74BBFF embodies clarity, serenity, and expansive openness. #74BBFF pale blue reflects calm skies and gentle clarity, reducing stress and promoting mental peace. Psychologically, color #74BBFF encourages focus, relaxation, and emotional equilibrium, creating a sense of airy freshness. Culturally, color #74BBFF symbolizes clarity and communication in Western traditions, while Eastern interpretations associate light blues with protection, healing, and subtle spiritual awakening. Fengshui views #74BBFF tone as enhancing calm and openness, suitable for meditation or study areas. Spiritually, color #74BBFF resonates with the Throat chakra, encouraging honest expression and peaceful communication. #74BBFF 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 #74BBFF 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.
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Color Variations
#74BBFF 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
#74BBFF 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 #74BBFF 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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UI Components
Color Blindness Simulator
See how #74BBFF 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
protanopia
Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.
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#74BBFF Color FAQs
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