#73C7DC Hex Color
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Like shallow pool water, this soft cyan has a powdery, low-saturation finish. The hex code #73c7dc works best as a background or supporting tone, where black text stays readable at about 10.9:1 contrast. It pairs well with navy and warm coral, but fades next to pure white.
Questions about #73c7dc
What is #73c7dc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #73c7dc is rgb(115, 199, 220), in HSL hsl(192, 60%, 66%) and in CMYK 48%, 10%, 0%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #73c7dc?
Navy gives #73c7dc depth and keeps its cool character, while warm coral adds energy without clashing. Sandy beige and muted gray work as soft neutrals in spring or children's palettes.
Is #73c7dc readable on white or black?
#73c7dc has a 1.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.93:1 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.