#73B5E2 Hex Color
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#73b5e2 is a light, cool blue with muted saturation and a soft gray undertone. Its gentle, dependable character suits healthcare, finance, security, technology, and spring-themed designs. Use it as a dominant background or supporting brand color, pairing it with navy or warm coral. The hex code #73b5e2 supports readable black body text with about a 9.4:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #73b5e2
What is #73b5e2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #73b5e2 is rgb(115, 181, 226), in HSL hsl(204, 66%, 67%) and in CMYK 49%, 20%, 0%, 11%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #73b5e2?
Is #73b5e2 warm or cool?
#73b5e2 reads as a cool blue because its hue leans blue and its soft gray undertone reduces warmth, creating a calm, dependable impression rather than the lively feel of a turquoise or yellow-leaning blue.
Is #73b5e2 readable on white or black?
#73b5e2 has a 2.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.43:1 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.