#748FAA Hex Color
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#748faa is a dusty, unsaturated blue with a distinct ashy undertone. This muted character makes it a strong choice for professional interfaces where clarity matters, such as finance or security dashboards. It maintains excellent readability with black text. Use this hex code as a stabilizing background color rather than a primary accent, as its low saturation can feel washed out when paired with lighter colors.
Questions about #748faa
What is #748faa in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #748faa is rgb(116, 143, 170), in HSL hsl(210, 24%, 56%) and in CMYK 32%, 16%, 0%, 33%.
Which color combinations work best with #748faa?
#748faa pairs exceptionally well with a crisp off-white for UI backgrounds or a deep slate for text. Because this blue is already desaturated, it avoids clashing with neutral grays and provides a soft, professional contrast that remains easy on the eyes.
Is #748faa readable on white or black?
#748faa has a 3.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.25:1 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.