Color swatch image showing Very Light Azure (#74BBFB) with RGB(116,187,251) values

Very Light Azure (#74BBFB) Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about Very Light Azure (#74BBFB) including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

Very Light Azure (#74BBFB) Color Information

Very Light Azure (#74BBFB) RGB value is (116, 187, 251). The hex color red value is 116, green is 187, and blue is 251. Its HSL format shows a hue of 208°, saturation of 94 percent, and lightness of 72 percent. The CMYK process values are 54 percent, 25 percent, 0 percent, 2 percent.

Very Light Azure
#74BBFB
rgb(116, 187, 251)
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Very Light Azure (#74BBFB) Color Meaning

Very Light Azure (#74BBFB) embodies clarity, serenity, and expansive openness. This pale blue reflects calm skies and gentle clarity, reducing stress and promoting mental peace. Psychologically, Very Light Azure (#74BBFB) encourages focus, relaxation, and emotional equilibrium, creating a sense of airy freshness. Culturally, Very Light Azure (#74BBFB) symbolizes clarity and communication in Western traditions, while Eastern interpretations associate light blues with protection, healing, and subtle spiritual awakening. Fengshui views this tone as enhancing calm and openness, suitable for meditation or study areas. Spiritually, Very Light Azure (#74BBFB) resonates with the Throat chakra, encouraging honest expression and peaceful communication. This 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 Very Light Azure (#74BBFB) 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
#74BBFB
RGB
rgb(116, 187, 251)
HSL
hsl(208°, 94%, 72%)
CMYK
cmyk(54%, 25%, 0%, 2%)
HSV
hsv(208°, 54%, 98%)
XYZ
42.3854 46.2187 97.9539
Yxy
46.2187 0.2272 0.2477
Hunter Lab
67.9843 -0.9760 -9.5444
CIE-Lab
73.6872 -4.5835 -38.4380

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red116 / 255 (45%)
45%
Green187 / 255 (73%)
73%
Blue251 / 255 (98%)
98%

CMYK Values

Cyan54 / 100 (54%)
54%
Magenta25 / 100 (25%)
25%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)2 / 100 (2%)

Color Variations

Very Light Azure (#74BBFB) 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

Very Light Azure (#74BBFB) 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 Very Light Azure (#74BBFB) 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
#74BBFB

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 #74BBFB 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

Very Light Azure (#74BBFB)

protanopia

#9393ec

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #74BBFB;

Text Color

color: #74BBFB;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #74BBFB;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #74BBFB40;

Text Shadow

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

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #74BBFB 0%, #0671ce 100%);

Very Light Azure (#74BBFB) Color FAQs

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