#73B3B2 Hex Color
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This dusty cyan sits in a muted, unsaturated mid-tone range with a distinct cool temperature. Because it feels soft and approachable, #73b3b2 works well as a grounding background color for modern UI or tech branding. Pair it with crisp charcoal text to ensure maximum readability, as the hex code provides excellent contrast for black type. Use it sparingly to avoid a washed-out appearance in larger blocks.
Questions about #73b3b2
What is #73b3b2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #73b3b2 is rgb(115, 179, 178), in HSL hsl(179, 30%, 58%) and in CMYK 36%, 0%, 1%, 30%.
Is #73b3b2 considered a warm or cool color?
This color sits firmly in the cool range due to its significant blue and green composition. It avoids being icy or aggressive by keeping a dusty, desaturated quality, which makes it feel calm and approachable rather than cold or sterile.
Is #73b3b2 readable on white or black?
#73b3b2 has a 2.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.81:1 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.