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Sky Blue

Hex Code #74CCD2

Color Analysis Summary

Color #74CCD2, historically referred to as Sky Blue, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 45% red, 80% green, and 82% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 116, Green: 204, and Blue: 210. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #74CCD2. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 184°, a saturation of 51%, and a lightness index of 64%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 82%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #74CCD2 into your UI layout is highly recommended for building visual hierarchy, either as a primary brand marker or a subtle secondary accent. When paired with its programmatic complement or analogous siblings, it creates a highly professional and accessible color scheme.

Color Code Formats

RGB (Red, Green, Blue)116, 204, 210
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)184°, 51%, 64%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)184°, 45%, 82%
CSS Valuergb(116, 204, 210)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background1.86:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)FAIL
AA Large Text (3.0:1)FAIL
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)FAIL
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)FAIL
On Black Background11.31:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)PASS
AA Large Text (3.0:1)PASS
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)PASS
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)PASS

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