#73A3B3 Hex Color
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An ashy, dusty cyan, #73a3b3 offers a cool and unsaturated presence that avoids the brightness of primary blues. This muted tone works well as a supporting background, providing excellent contrast for black typography in UI designs. Because it sits between professional and refreshing, it suits tech interfaces and modern branding. The hex code for this desaturated blue is #73a3b3.
Questions about #73a3b3
What is #73a3b3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #73a3b3 is rgb(115, 163, 179), in HSL hsl(195, 30%, 58%) and in CMYK 36%, 9%, 0%, 30%.
How should I use #73a3b3 in UI design?
#73a3b3 functions best as a secondary or background element because its desaturated nature creates a calm, professional atmosphere without overwhelming the viewer. It pairs reliably with high-contrast text like charcoal or deep slate, ensuring readability while maintaining a clean, modern aesthetic for tech-focused branding.
Is #73a3b3 considered a warm or cool color?
As a muted cyan, #73a3b3 is distinctly cool-toned, carrying the refreshing qualities of blue while remaining grounded by its gray undertones. This specific balance allows it to sit between a vibrant sky blue and a neutral slate gray, making it versatile for corporate or wellness designs.
Is #73a3b3 readable on white or black?
#73a3b3 has a 2.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.61:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.