#74CAF2 Hex Color
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#74caf2 is a light, cool blue with soft cyan undertones and moderate saturation. Its fresh, airy finish suits healthcare, technology, finance, and spring-themed backgrounds. Use it as a dominant UI surface with dark navy accents; white text loses clarity, while black text achieves about 11.5:1 contrast. The hex code is #74caf2.
Questions about #74caf2
What is #74caf2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #74caf2 is rgb(116, 202, 242), in HSL hsl(199, 83%, 70%) and in CMYK 52%, 17%, 0%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #74caf2?
Is #74caf2 readable on white or black?
#74caf2 has a 1.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.47:1 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.