BLUES
Costa Rica Blue
#74BAE3
Costa Rica Blue pulls into the soft end of the blues spectrum — HSL 202°, 66%, 67%. The color's high saturation makes it bold and immediate and reads cool — closer to shadow and depth. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within bathrooms, kitchens, kids rooms. Reads best alongside soft whites, blonde wood, brushed nickel, natural linen.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Costa Rica Blue 2064-50
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
bathrooms, kitchens, kids rooms
Best Uses
main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces
Pairs With
soft whites, blonde wood, brushed nickel, natural linen
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #74BAE3?
#74BAE3 is Costa Rica Blue, a light blue with a cool undertone.
Is #74BAE3 warm or cool?
Costa Rica Blue reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Costa Rica Blue?
Costa Rica Blue works well in bathrooms, kitchens, kids rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.
What colors pair well with Costa Rica Blue?
Costa Rica Blue pairs naturally with soft whites, blonde wood, brushed nickel, natural linen. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Costa Rica Blue?
You can download Costa Rica Blue 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 RGB value of #74BAE3?
#74BAE3 converts to RGB 116, 186, 227.