BLUES

Tribute

#74B8DA

RGB 116, 184, 218 · HSL 200°, 58%, 65% · CMYK 47, 16, 0, 15

Tribute is #74B8DA in HEX — rgb(116, 184, 218), hsl(200°, 58%, 65%), cmyk(47%, 16%, 0%, 15%).

Tribute pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 200°, 58%, 65%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices — for calm, focused environments. Reads best alongside warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware.

Color Codes

HEX#74B8DA

RGB116, 184, 218

HSL200°, 58%, 65%

HSV200°, 47%, 85%

CMYK47, 16, 0, 15

Decimal7649498

CSS RGBrgb(116, 184, 218)

CSS HSLhsl(200, 58%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Cascade Blue K-147

ΔE 1.8 · #7BB8D9

Dulux

Tranquil Bay S35F2

ΔE 2.2 · #74BDDE

Benjamin Moore

Tidal 2061-50

ΔE 2.6 · #7DB8D7

Sherwin-Williams

Regale Blue SW6801

ΔE 3.5 · #7DB5D3

PPG

Horizon Haze 1237-4

ΔE 3.5 · #80C1E2

Kilz

Azure Pool RD240-01

ΔE 4.2 · #67B0D7

Valspar

Water Fountain 5001-10A

ΔE 4.3 · #7FBCD7

Behr

Colorado Springs 570D-4

ΔE 4.7 · #85C2E0

Hallman-Lindsay

Watery Sea 638

ΔE 6.1 · #88BFE7

Dunn-Edwards

Astral DE5856

ΔE 6.5 · #8EC2E7

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 7.8 · #7AC2D8

Kobra

Blue 28

ΔE 9.8 · #4EB3CD

Farrow & Ball

St Giles Blue 280

ΔE 9.9 · #599EC4

IKEA

IKEA084 84

ΔE 10 · #83AAC1

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 18.4 · #B4CBD9

RAL

Pastel Turquoise 6034

ΔE 18.8 · #7FB5B5

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

43/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureCool MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

Reads as a cool blue with a violet undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#74B8DA

#DA9472

Analogous

#72DAC8

#74B8DA

#7283DA

Triadic

#74B8DA

#DA72B7

#B7DA72

Split-Complementary

#74B8DA

#DA7283

#DAC872

Tetradic

#74B8DA

#C872DA

#DA9472

#83DA72

Monochromatic

#256B8D

#3698C9

#74B8DA

#AED6EA

#EBF5FA

Rectangle

#74B8DA

#9472DA

#DA9472

#B7DA72

Compound

#74B8DA

#7283DA

#DA9472

#DAC872

Variations

Lighter

#8EC5E1

#AFD2E4

#D3E4EC

Darker

#3A9DCF

#216F95

#124158

Saturation

#96ABB5

#72B7DA

#5FBDEC

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry

Pairs With

warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.18:1

Fail

vs Black

9.61:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#74B8DA

#98A9DB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#74B8DA

#AFAFD6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#74B8DA

#71BDB7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Tribute lowers the temperature of a room — useful in south-facing rooms that overheat visually, and in home offices where you want a clear head. Pair with warm wood and brass to keep it from reading clinical.

SymbolismTrust, depth, stability

PersonalityClear-headed, dependable, contemplative

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How it looks under different light

#96B7BF

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#74B8DA

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#84BCE3

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#E8EBED

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#C57A55

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #74B8DA;

CSS — background

background-color: #74B8DA;

CSS Variable

--color-tribute: #74B8DA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tribute': '#74B8DA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#74B8DA] text-[#74B8DA]

SCSS

$tribute: #74B8DA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #74B8DA?

#74B8DA is Tribute, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #74B8DA warm or cool?

Tribute reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Tribute?

Tribute works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry.

What colors pair well with Tribute?

Tribute pairs naturally with warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Tribute?

You can download Tribute on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Tribute?

The hex code is #74B8DA. In RGB it's 116, 184, 218, and in HSL it's 200°, 58%, 65%.

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