#749E9C Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated cyan brings a calm stability to interface design. Because it is highly muted, #749e9c works best as a supporting tone rather than a bold highlight. It pairs beautifully with charcoal or true black, which provides a crisp 7.1:1 contrast ratio for text. Use this hex code when you need a professional, reliable background that avoids the harshness of pure primary blues.
Questions about #749e9c
What is #749e9c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #749e9c is rgb(116, 158, 156), in HSL hsl(177, 18%, 54%) and in CMYK 27%, 0%, 1%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #749e9c for web interfaces?
#749e9c works best when paired with deep, neutral tones like charcoal or soft off-whites to maintain a high contrast ratio. Because this color is highly muted, it acts as a reliable, non-distracting background that allows dark text to remain perfectly legible.
Does #749e9c read as a warm or cool color?
While #749e9c sits on the cooler end of the spectrum as a cyan variant, its significant gray undertones give it a neutral, grounded feeling. This prevents it from feeling too icy or vibrant, helping it blend seamlessly into professional and corporate design systems.
Is #749e9c readable on white or black?
#749e9c has a 2.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.11:1 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.