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Sky Blue

Hex Code #74E1DF

Color Analysis Summary

Color #74E1DF, 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, 88% green, and 87% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 116, Green: 225, and Blue: 223. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #74E1DF. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 179°, a saturation of 64%, and a lightness index of 67%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 88%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #74E1DF 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, 225, 223
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)179°, 64%, 67%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)179°, 48%, 88%
CSS Valuergb(116, 225, 223)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background1.55:1
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 Background13.58:1
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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