#748CAB Hex Color
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Not a crisp sky blue, this shade reads dusty and ashy, with gray draining most of its saturation. The hex code #748cab works well as a supporting tone in 60/30/10 palettes, and black text stays readable on it at about 6.1:1 contrast, which clears WCAG AA. That makes it a solid pick for finance, healthcare, and government interfaces. Pair it with terracotta or burgundy to warm up the sober mood.
Questions about #748cab
What is #748cab in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #748cab is rgb(116, 140, 171), in HSL hsl(214, 25%, 56%) and in CMYK 32%, 18%, 0%, 33%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #748cab?
Warm accents like terracotta and burgundy bring out the best in #748cab, since its low saturation can flatten against other cool blues. Cream and charcoal also work for quieter, office-ready palettes.
Is #748cab readable on white or black?
#748cab has a 3.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.08:1 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.