#74889F Hex Color
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#74889f is a muted, ashy blue with low saturation and a matte, gray-heavy finish. Its restrained character suggests reliability and control, making it useful for finance, healthcare, government, and technology interfaces. Use it as a supporting background with black text, which reaches about 5.8:1 contrast. The hex code for this understated blue is #74889f.
Questions about #74889f
What is #74889f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #74889f is rgb(116, 136, 159), in HSL hsl(212, 18%, 54%) and in CMYK 27%, 14%, 0%, 38%.
Does #74889f read as warm or cool?
#74889f reads as a cool, muted blue because its blue channel exceeds its red channel, while low saturation adds a gray cast to its overall appearance in most digital palettes. This restrained balance gives it a calm, dependable feel rather than a bright or energetic one.
What colors pair well with #74889f?
Is #74889f readable on white or black?
#74889f has a 3.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.76:1 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.