#749EA8 Hex Color
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This dusty, ashy cyan carries a muted quality that works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background. Because #749ea8 offers enough contrast for legible black text, it serves as a stable base for technology interfaces or branding. Pair it with soft, warm terracotta or deep charcoal to ground its cool, unsaturated appearance. The hex code for this cyan shade is #749ea8.
Questions about #749ea8
What is #749ea8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #749ea8 is rgb(116, 158, 168), in HSL hsl(192, 23%, 56%) and in CMYK 31%, 6%, 0%, 34%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
Does #749ea8 work well for body text or UI interface elements?
#749ea8 is better suited as a secondary or accent color because its muted quality can reduce legibility when used for long paragraphs. It creates a calm, professional look when paired with charcoal for high-contrast accessibility in navigation menus.
What colors pair best with #749ea8 for a balanced palette?
This color thrives when balanced against warm, earthy tones to counteract its inherent coolness. Try pairing #749ea8 with terracotta to ground the design or using warm gray to maintain a neutral, sophisticated aesthetic across your project.
Is #749ea8 readable on white or black?
#749ea8 has a 2.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.19:1 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.