#74888D Hex Color
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This ashy, desaturated cyan balances coolness with a heavy, muted gray base. Because it is so dusty, the color feels understated rather than bright. It works best as a supporting tone in UI design, providing enough contrast for black text to remain legible. The hex code for this matte shade is #74888d. Pair it with soft cream or charcoal to ground its airy character.
Questions about #74888d
What is #74888d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #74888d is rgb(116, 136, 141), in HSL hsl(192, 10%, 50%) and in CMYK 18%, 4%, 0%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #74888d?
Is #74888d readable on white or black?
#74888d has a 3.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.64:1 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.