#73A9C4 Hex Color
A serene and dusty muted blue
This dusty blue carries a muted, cool character that feels professional yet approachable. Because of its desaturated tone, #73a9c4 works well as a reliable background color for healthcare or tech interfaces. Pair it with crisp white or dark charcoal for maximum legibility. The hex code is #73a9c4, which supports black text easily while maintaining a soft, gentle presence in any palette.
Questions about #73a9c4
What is #73a9c4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #73a9c4 is rgb(115, 169, 196), in HSL hsl(200, 41%, 61%) and in CMYK 41%, 14%, 0%, 23%.
What colors pair best with #73a9c4 for design projects?
#73a9c4 pairs beautifully with high-contrast neutrals like charcoal or crisp white to maintain readability. For a softer look, it also works well alongside muted terracotta tones which create a balanced, modern color palette for web interfaces.
Is #73a9c4 a suitable choice for text on a white background?
#73a9c4 generally does not meet standard accessibility contrast ratios when used as body text against white. It functions best as a background color, where it can safely support black or very dark grey text without sacrificing legibility.
Is #73a9c4 readable on white or black?
#73a9c4 has a 2.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.20:1 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.