#737A93 Hex Color
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#737a93 is an ashy, desaturated indigo that brings a matte, dusty quality to any palette. This muted shade functions best as a calm, secondary background color rather than a dominant focal point. It pairs well with warm, creamy neutrals to avoid feeling too flat. Since it supports high-contrast black text, the hex code #737a93 is a practical choice for readable UI elements.
Questions about #737a93
What is #737a93 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #737a93 is rgb(115, 122, 147), in HSL hsl(227, 13%, 51%) and in CMYK 22%, 17%, 0%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #737a93?
This ashy indigo works best alongside warm, creamy neutrals to prevent the overall palette from feeling too flat or overly cold. Consider pairing #737a93 with sand or warm beige to create a sophisticated, balanced contrast in your web designs.
Is #737a93 a good choice for UI text?
While #737a93 is generally too muted to serve as primary body text for long-form reading, it functions well as a secondary background color or for UI elements that require a calm, non-intrusive aesthetic. Always ensure high-contrast black or white text is used over it.
Is #737a93 readable on white or black?
#737a93 has a 4.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.93:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.