#74B5EF Color Information

Hex color code: #74B5EF

The hex color #74B5EF is a striking blue with RGB values of (116, 181, 239) and HSL of (208°, 79%, 70%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NameSky Blue

HEX

#74B5EF

RGB

116, 181, 239

HSL

208°, 79%, 70%

CMYK

51%, 24%, 0%, 6%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #74B5EF;
background-color: #74B5EF;
border-color: #74B5EF;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #74B5EF;
border: 2px solid #74B5EF;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#74B5EF]
text-[#74B5EF]
border-[#74B5EF]
shadow-[0_0_10px_74B5EF]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #74B5EF, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #74B5EF; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #74B5EF; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #74B5EF; background-color: #74B5EF15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #74B5EF20; border-left: 4px solid #74B5EF; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #74B5EF; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #74B5EF in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

116, 181, 239

Red: 116 / Green: 181 / Blue: 239

HSL

208°, 79%, 70%

Hue: 208° / Saturation: 79% / Lightness: 70%

CMYK

51%, 24%, 0%, 6%

Cyan: 51% / Magenta: 24% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 6%

What color is #74B5EF?

#74B5EF is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

EFAE76

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #74B5EF to RGB:

rgb(116, 181, 239)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #74B5EF to HSL:

hsl(208, 79%, 70%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #74B5EF to CMYK:

cmyk(51%, 24%, 0%, 6%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A eye-catching blue tone, #74B5EF has RGB (116, 181, 239) and HSL (208°, 79%, 70%). Known for evoking trust and professionalism, this cyan-blue hue is typically applied in digital products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #74B5EF is #EFAE76, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #76EFEB.

Use #74B5EF in CSS: color: #74B5EF or background-color: #74B5EF. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #74B5EF

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 9.60:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #74B5EF?

#74B5EF is a eye-catching blue color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #74B5EF?

#74B5EF in RGB is (116, 181, 239) - 116 red, 181 green, and 239 blue.

How to use #74B5EF in CSS?

Use #74B5EF directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #74B5EF?

#EFAE76 (complementary), #76EFEB (analogous), and #3292E7 (lighter shade) work well with #74B5EF.