#74C6F2 Hex Color
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Light and pastel, #74c6f2 is a cool blue with a clear cyan undertone and airy brightness. Its high saturation is softened by its light value, giving designs a fresh, youthful feel suited to trust and gentle care. Use it as a dominant UI or healthcare background, pairing it with navy or charcoal for definition. The hex code #74c6f2 supports black body text with strong contrast.
Questions about #74c6f2
What is #74c6f2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #74c6f2 is rgb(116, 198, 242), in HSL hsl(201, 83%, 70%) and in CMYK 52%, 18%, 0%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #74c6f2?
Does #74c6f2 look warm or cool?
#74c6f2 reads as a cool color because its blue base has a clear cyan undertone, creating an airy, calm, and youthful mood rather than a warm or visually heavy impression. That makes it useful for healthcare and wellness interfaces that need a gentle, approachable feel.
Is #74c6f2 readable on white or black?
#74c6f2 has a 1.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.10:1 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.