#748DA6 Hex Color
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Reach for #748da6 when a dashboard, healthcare app, or finance brand needs a background that never steals focus. The hex code reads as a dusty, ashy blue with heavy gray undertones, so it sits back instead of pushing forward. Black text passes contrast checks on it at roughly 6.1:1. Pair it with cream or terracotta to keep large areas from going muddy.
Questions about #748da6
What is #748da6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #748da6 is rgb(116, 141, 166), in HSL hsl(210, 22%, 55%) and in CMYK 30%, 15%, 0%, 35%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #748da6?
#748da6 pairs well with warm creams, terracotta, and deep navy for contrast. A muted burgundy also works when you want the blue to feel richer and less corporate.
What mood does #748da6 convey?
It reads as calm, honest, and dependable, thanks to its very low saturation and mid-range lightness. That makes it a fit for security, government, and accounting work where trust matters more than energy.
Is #748da6 readable on white or black?
#748da6 has a 3.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.10:1 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.