#73A4C7 Hex Color
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#73a4c7 is a muted, cool blue with gray undertones and a dusty, slightly washed appearance. Its restrained saturation suggests trust, reliability, and control, making it suitable for finance, healthcare, technology, and government branding. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or deep navy. Black text reads clearly against it, while white text lacks strong contrast. The hex code is #73a4c7.
Questions about #73a4c7
What is #73a4c7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #73a4c7 is rgb(115, 164, 199), in HSL hsl(205, 43%, 62%) and in CMYK 42%, 18%, 0%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #73a4c7?
Does #73a4c7 look warm or cool?
#73a4c7 reads as a cool blue because its blue hue and gray undertones reduce warmth, giving it a dusty, controlled appearance rather than a vivid or energetic one suited to playful or high-energy palettes. It is better suited to calm layouts.
Is #73a4c7 readable on white or black?
#73a4c7 has a 2.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.86:1 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.