#73859C Hex Color
A calm, muted blue with professional depth
This dusty, muted blue sits on the cooler side of the neutral spectrum. Because it lacks saturation, #73859c works well as a grounding background element in professional finance or tech interfaces. It pairs effectively with warm creams or crisp whites to keep designs from feeling too clinical. Since black text maintains a strong 5.6:1 contrast ratio against it, the hex code is a reliable choice for readable body copy.
Questions about #73859c
What is #73859c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #73859c is rgb(115, 133, 156), in HSL hsl(214, 17%, 53%) and in CMYK 26%, 15%, 0%, 39%.
Does #73859c work for text-heavy interfaces?
#73859c is a highly practical choice for professional user interfaces because it maintains a strong 5.6:1 contrast ratio against black text. This provides excellent readability for body copy while offering a softer, more modern aesthetic than stark black-on-white designs.
What colors pair well with #73859c?
Is #73859c readable on white or black?
#73859c has a 3.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.56:1 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.