#749FE0 Hex Color
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This unsaturated blue reads as professional and composed. Because of its steady, muted quality, #749fe0 functions best as a supporting tone in corporate or technical interfaces rather than a bright accent. It works well with high-contrast black text for readability. Understanding what colors make gray helps designers balance this hex code when building palettes for security or finance brands.
Questions about #749fe0
What is #749fe0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #749fe0 is rgb(116, 159, 224), in HSL hsl(216, 64%, 67%) and in CMYK 48%, 29%, 0%, 12%.
What colors pair well with #749fe0 for a clean UI?
Use a dark charcoal or deep navy for text to maintain high contrast and readability against #749fe0 backgrounds. For a professional palette, pair this muted blue with crisp white or soft light grays to keep the interface feeling open and airy.
Is #749fe0 readable on white or black?
#749fe0 has a 2.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.77:1 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.