Malibu

Q: How do I use #74C7F1 in CSS?

You can use #74C7F1 in CSS with: background-color: #74C7F1; or color: #74C7F1; or as an RGB value: rgb(116, 199, 241). For print design, use CMYK: 52%, 17%, 0%, 5%.

#74C7F1

Malibu is a cool light color with the hex code #74C7F1. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 116, 199, 241 in digital design or CMYK 52%, 17%, 0%, 5% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Malibu color values

HEX: #74C7F1
RGB: 116, 199, 241
HSL: 200°, 82%, 70%
CMYK: 52, 17, 0, 5

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Malibu sits at 200° on the color wheel with 82% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 82%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.

In digital environments, Malibu is rendered as rgb(116, 199, 241), where the blue channel is highest at 241, anchoring the color in the cool register. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.

For print, Malibu translates to a CMYK breakdown of 52C 17M 0Y 5K. With almost no black ink (5%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 52% cyan, 17% magenta. This profile tends toward vibrancy in print, though ink density limits on press may affect saturation on coated versus uncoated stock. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Malibu

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #74C7F1;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 116, 199, 241;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#74C7F1',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 52%
M: 17%
Y: 0%
K: 5%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(116, 199, 241)
rgba(116, 199, 241, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 200° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #74C7F1?

#74C7F1 is Malibu, a cool light color with RGB values of 116, 199, 241. It has a hue of 200°, 82% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #74C7F1?

The RGB color code for #74C7F1 is rgb(116, 199, 241). This means it contains 116 red, 199 green, and 241 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Malibu a warm or cool color?

Malibu (#74C7F1) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #74C7F1 in CSS?

You can use #74C7F1 in CSS with: background-color: #74C7F1; or color: #74C7F1; or as an RGB value: rgb(116, 199, 241). For print design, use CMYK: 52%, 17%, 0%, 5%.