#748CB3 Hex Color
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Like a faded denim jacket left out in the sun, this dusty blue is grayed down and matte. The hex code #748cb3 works best as a supporting tone in finance, healthcare, or government design, where it reads dependable without shouting. Black text stays readable on it at about 6.1:1 contrast. Pair it with warm cream or rust to keep it from turning muddy.
Questions about #748cb3
What is #748cb3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #748cb3 is rgb(116, 140, 179), in HSL hsl(217, 29%, 58%) and in CMYK 35%, 22%, 0%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #748cb3?
#748cb3 pairs well with warm cream, rust, and charcoal. The warm tones offset its gray undertones, while charcoal keeps the palette grounded for dashboards, government sites, or nautical branding.
Is #748cb3 readable on white or black?
#748cb3 has a 3.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.14:1 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.