#73ACC3 Hex Color
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A dusty, ashy cyan, #73acc3 provides a cooled-down alternative to standard pastels. It functions best as a supporting tone in UI design, as it can feel flat when used as a full-page background. Pair it with warm, earthy terracotta to add needed contrast. The hex code #73acc3 supports black text exceptionally well, ensuring readability remains high for all types of interface copy.
Questions about #73acc3
What is #73acc3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #73acc3 is rgb(115, 172, 195), in HSL hsl(197, 40%, 61%) and in CMYK 41%, 12%, 0%, 24%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #73acc3?
This dusty cyan pairs best with terracotta or deep charcoal, which offer the earthy contrast needed to ground the blue. Using warm, saturated tones alongside this muted shade prevents the overall design from appearing too flat or sterile in UI applications.
Is #73acc3 a good choice for interface backgrounds?
Using #73acc3 as a background color allows for excellent readability when paired with dark, high-contrast text. It functions primarily as a supportive UI element rather than a dominant color, ensuring your interface remains accessible while still offering a distinct, soft visual identity.
Is #73acc3 readable on white or black?
#73acc3 has a 2.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.41:1 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.