#749C94 Hex Color
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Ashy and dusty, this muted teal sits at a mid-lightness that keeps it calm and grounded. #749c94 works best as a supporting tone behind cream or charcoal rather than a large flat field, where it can turn muddy. Black text reads clearly on it at about 6.9:1 contrast, so it fits healthcare and wellness interfaces that need a steady, trustworthy base.
Questions about #749c94
What is #749c94 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #749c94 is rgb(116, 156, 148), in HSL hsl(168, 17%, 53%) and in CMYK 26%, 0%, 5%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #749c94?
Warm accents like terracotta or soft cream bring out its green undertones and keep it from going flat. Charcoal works for text, and a deeper slate blue makes a calm analogous palette.
Is #749c94 readable on white or black?
#749c94 has a 3.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.92:1 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.