#74B9DB Hex Color
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#74b9db is a soft, unsaturated sky blue with a cool, powdery cast. Its gentle lightness makes it a dependable base for healthcare, finance, and tech layouts. Pair it with deep navy or warm sand to keep designs from feeling washed out.
Questions about #74b9db
What is #74b9db in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #74b9db is rgb(116, 185, 219), in HSL hsl(200, 59%, 66%) and in CMYK 47%, 16%, 0%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #74b9db?
Deep navy, warm sand, and charcoal all give this pale blue the contrast it needs. Terracotta also works as a warmer accent without clashing.
Is #74b9db a warm or cool color?
It reads cool. Its blue base and low saturation give it an airy, calm character that suits spring themes, healthcare, and nautical palettes.
Is #74b9db readable on white or black?
#74b9db has a 2.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.70:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.