#749CBC Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated blue carries a cool, professional weight that feels grounded and secure. Because it lacks intensity, #749cbc works well as a background or supporting tone in corporate UI design, particularly for fintech or healthcare interfaces. Pair it with crisp white or dark slate text for maximum legibility. The hex code for this ashy blue is #749cbc, providing a reliable foundation for serious branding.
Questions about #749cbc
What is #749cbc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #749cbc is rgb(116, 156, 188), in HSL hsl(207, 35%, 60%) and in CMYK 38%, 17%, 0%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #749cbc for a professional look?
Is #749cbc readable on white or black?
#749cbc has a 2.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.22:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.