#749FB3 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated cyan carries a muted, cool temperature that feels professional and steady. Because it reads clearly against black text, #749fb3 works well as a grounding base for UI elements in technology and finance apps. Avoid using it alongside stark white, as it can appear washed out. Pair this hex code with warmer charcoal grays to add depth to your palette.
Questions about #749fb3
What is #749fb3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #749fb3 is rgb(116, 159, 179), in HSL hsl(199, 29%, 58%) and in CMYK 35%, 11%, 0%, 30%.
What colors work best with #749fb3?
This muted cyan excels when paired with warmer, darker neutrals to balance its cool temperature. Try adding charcoal or deep slate to provide necessary contrast and keep your UI from looking washed out or flat in high-resolution designs.
Is #749fb3 readable on white or black?
#749fb3 has a 2.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.35:1 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.