#737AC6 Hex Color

A grounded and steady muted indigo

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This dusty, muted indigo offers a cool, matte finish that feels grounded and steady. Because black text maintains a 5.3:1 contrast ratio against it, this shade works well as a background for clean interfaces or editorial layouts. Avoid pairing it with intense neons, which overwhelm its subtle tone. The hex code for this versatile shade is #737ac6.

Questions about #737ac6

What is #737ac6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #737ac6 is rgb(115, 122, 198), in HSL hsl(235, 42%, 61%) and in CMYK 42%, 38%, 0%, 22%.
What types of color palettes work best with #737ac6?
#737ac6 anchors well with neutral, desaturated companions to maintain its quiet, professional aesthetic. Try pairing it with a soft cream or a muted stone gray to create a balanced, modern interface without introducing harsh visual competition.
Is #737ac6 readable on white or black?
#737ac6 has a 3.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.32:1 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.