#73A4CC Hex Color
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A dusty, ashy blue with gray undertones. #73a4cc reads steady rather than bold, which is why it shows up in finance, healthcare, and government design where trust matters more than flash. Its low saturation can look flat at large sizes, so treat it as a supporting tone or UI background instead of the star. Pair it with terracotta or warm sand to add warmth. Black text passes contrast checks easily here.
Questions about #73a4cc
What is #73a4cc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #73a4cc is rgb(115, 164, 204), in HSL hsl(207, 47%, 63%) and in CMYK 44%, 20%, 0%, 20%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #73a4cc?
Warm accents work best: terracotta and warm sand keep its gray undertones from reading flat. For a cooler palette, ground it with navy or charcoal instead of pure white.
Is #73a4cc readable on white or black?
#73a4cc has a 2.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.91:1 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.