#73849D Hex Color
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#73849d is a muted blue the color of wet slate, with a dusty, matte finish. Its very low saturation keeps it from fighting brighter accents, which makes it a natural supporting tone or UI background. It reads dependable rather than bold, so it suits finance, healthcare, and government palettes. Pair it with burgundy or terracotta for warmth, or with cream to lift it out of the gloom.
Questions about #73849d
What is #73849d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #73849d is rgb(115, 132, 157), in HSL hsl(216, 18%, 53%) and in CMYK 27%, 16%, 0%, 38%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #73849d?
Warm accents like terracotta, burgundy, and mustard cut through its grayness, while cream and off-white lighten it without washing it out. Avoid pale blues nearby, since the two grays out.
Is #73849d a warm or cool blue?
It reads cool, but only mildly. The heavy gray in it softens the usual chill of blue, so it sits closer to neutral than a crisp sky or cobalt blue.
Is #73849d readable on white or black?
#73849d has a 3.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.51:1 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.