#74BCFC Hex Color
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The hex code #74bcfc is a light, clear blue with a cool cyan undertone and high saturation. Its bright, airy surface suggests freshness and trust, making it useful for healthcare, finance, security, and spring campaigns. Use it as a supporting UI background or broad accent, paired with navy or charcoal for stronger definition. Black text reaches about 10.3:1 contrast here, meeting WCAG AA for small body text.
Questions about #74bcfc
What is #74bcfc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #74bcfc is rgb(116, 188, 252), in HSL hsl(208, 96%, 72%) and in CMYK 54%, 25%, 0%, 1%.
What colors pair well with #74bcfc?
Where does #74bcfc work best in a design?
#74bcfc works best as a dominant background, soft panel fill, or supporting brand color in healthcare, security, technology, and spring-focused designs, where its lightness creates an open feel without the visual weight of a dark blue.
Is #74bcfc readable on white or black?
#74bcfc has a 2.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.34:1 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.