#737B81 Hex Color
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Muted and almost grey, this dusty blue carries very little saturation, which gives it a steady, no-nonsense feel. Its hex code is #737b81. Designers use it as a supporting tone in finance, security, and tech branding, where it reads calmer than navy. Black text hits about 4.9:1 contrast on #737b81, so it meets WCAG AA behind small body copy.
Questions about #737b81
What is #737b81 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #737b81 is rgb(115, 123, 129), in HSL hsl(206, 6%, 48%) and in CMYK 11%, 5%, 0%, 49%.
What colors pair well with #737b81?
Warm, earthy tones make #737b81 stand out, since its muted coolness needs contrast in temperature rather than brightness. Try it beside terracotta or warm sand for a balanced palette.
Is #737b81 readable on white or black?
#737b81 has a 4.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.87:1 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.