#74B9BD

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #74B9BD?

RGB(116, 185, 189), HSL(183.3, 35.6%, 59.8%), CMYK(38.6%, 2.1%, 0.0%, 25.9%).

Q: Does #74B9BD meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.23:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#74B9BD is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 116, 185, 189, in HSL 183.3°, 35.6%, 59.8%, and in CMYK 38.6%, 2.1%, 0.0%, 25.9%. The nearest named color is NCS S 0530-B40G Aqua.

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Color Values

HEX

#74B9BD

RGB

116, 185, 189

HSL

183.3, 35.6%, 59.8%

HSV

183.3, 38.6%, 74.1%

CMYK

38.6%, 2.1%, 0.0%, 25.9%

OKLCH

0.7415 0.0699 200.5

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: NCS S 0530-B40G Aqua

Color Psychology

True cyan sits at the boundary of blue and green in the visible spectrum, projecting futurism, precision, and digital innovation. It is a primary color in CMYK printing and RGB displays, giving it a distinctly technological identity. Cyan suggests cutting-edge thinking and clear communication.

Design Usage

Medium cyan is a staple in tech branding, cloud computing services, and developer tools. It works well for interactive elements, link hover states, and data visualization highlights. Because cyan is highly saturated, use it as an accent rather than a dominant color to avoid visual strain.