#74BBFD Color Meaning and Information

#74BBFD Color Information

#74BBFD RGB value is (116, 187, 253). The hex color red value is 116, green is 187, and blue is 253. Its HSL format shows a hue of 209°, saturation of 97 percent, and lightness of 72 percent. The CMYK process values are 54 percent, 26 percent, 0 percent, 1 percent.

#74BBFD

rgb(116, 187, 253)

ColorMean

Share

#74BBFD Color Meaning

Color #74BBFD embodies clarity, serenity, and expansive openness. #74BBFD pale blue reflects calm skies and gentle clarity, reducing stress and promoting mental peace. Psychologically, color #74BBFD encourages focus, relaxation, and emotional equilibrium, creating a sense of airy freshness. Culturally, color #74BBFD symbolizes clarity and communication in Western traditions, while Eastern interpretations associate light blues with protection, healing, and subtle spiritual awakening. Fengshui views #74BBFD tone as enhancing calm and openness, suitable for meditation or study areas. Spiritually, color #74BBFD resonates with the Throat chakra, encouraging honest expression and peaceful communication. #74BBFD 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 #74BBFD 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

#74BBFD

RGB

rgb(116, 187, 253)

HSL

hsl(209°, 97%, 72%)

CMYK

cmyk(54%, 26%, 0%, 1%)

HSV

hsv(209°, 54%, 99%)

XYZ

42.7024 46.3455 99.6234

Yxy

46.3455 0.2263 0.2456

Hunter Lab

68.0775 -0.8529 -9.8648

CIE-Lab

73.7692 -3.9867 -39.3874

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red116 / 255 (45%)

45%

Green187 / 255 (73%)

73%

Blue253 / 255 (99%)

99%

CMYK Values

Cyan54 / 100 (54%)

54%

Magenta26 / 100 (26%)

26%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)1 / 100 (1%)

Color Variations

#74BBFD 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

#74BBFD 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 #74BBFD 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#74BBFD

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.04:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.04:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.04:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #74BBFD 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

#74BBFD

protanopia

#9393ed

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #74BBFD;

Text Color

color: #74BBFD;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #74BBFD;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #74BBFD40;

Text Shadow

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

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #74BBFD 0%, #036dd1 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #74BBFD in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.