#74849B Hex Color
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#74849b is a muted, matte blue with gray, ashy undertones and low saturation. Its medium value feels steady and restrained. The hex code suits background panels, security interfaces, finance, healthcare, and government branding. Use it as a controlled secondary tone rather than a dominant base. Beside bright white, it can look washed out.
Questions about #74849b
What is #74849b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #74849b is rgb(116, 132, 155), in HSL hsl(215, 16%, 53%) and in CMYK 25%, 15%, 0%, 39%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #74849b?
Pair #74849b with dark gray for a restrained interface, or add a small orange-brown accent when a dashboard or brand palette needs warmth and clear hierarchy without losing its dependable tone. Off-white can support larger surfaces, though bright white may make this muted blue look flatter.
Is #74849b readable on white or black?
#74849b has a 3.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.51:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.