#73B6CD Hex Color
A cool, unsaturated dusty cyan blue
This dusty cyan feels cool and unsaturated with a distinct ashy quality. Because it offers strong contrast against black text, #73b6cd works well as a readable UI background. Avoid pairing it with high-contrast brights, as it tends to look washed out. Instead, use it as a base color alongside warmer, muted terracotta tones for a balanced, modern palette.
Questions about #73b6cd
What is #73b6cd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #73b6cd is rgb(115, 182, 205), in HSL hsl(195, 47%, 63%) and in CMYK 44%, 11%, 0%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #73b6cd?
Because #73b6cd is a cool, unsaturated cyan, it works best with terracotta or warm earth tones to create a balanced, modern contrast. Avoid pairing it with high-contrast neon brights, as they can cause this muted color to appear washed out or flat.
Is #73b6cd readable on white or black?
#73b6cd has a 2.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.30:1 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.