#73C4DD Hex Color
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#73c4dd is a light, moderately muted cyan with cool blue-green undertones. Its airy, pastel finish suggests freshness and openness, making it effective for spring graphics, children’s products, aerospace, and technology branding. Use it as a dominant background with dark navy or charcoal accents; black text remains highly legible. The hex code for this color is #73c4dd.
Questions about #73c4dd
What is #73c4dd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #73c4dd is rgb(115, 196, 221), in HSL hsl(194, 61%, 66%) and in CMYK 48%, 11%, 0%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #73c4dd?
Is #73c4dd suitable for text on light backgrounds?
#73c4dd generally needs dark text for readable contrast; black or deep navy text provides stronger contrast than white for normal-size text because its light cyan value offers limited contrast against pale backgrounds and light interface surfaces. Check the exact pair in a contrast tool before using it for body copy.
Is #73c4dd readable on white or black?
#73c4dd has a 1.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.66:1 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.