#74A195 Hex Color
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#74a195 is a muted, ashy teal with cool undertones and low saturation, creating a dusty, composed feel. It suits calm branding for healthcare, wellness, technology, and hospitality. Pair this color with charcoal or warm ivory as a supporting tone. Black text reaches about 7.3:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #74a195.
Questions about #74a195
What is #74a195 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #74a195 is rgb(116, 161, 149), in HSL hsl(164, 19%, 54%) and in CMYK 28%, 0%, 7%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #74a195?
Is #74a195 warm or cool?
#74a195 reads as a cool, dusty teal because its blue-green hue is softened by low saturation; it conveys composure and works especially well in healthcare, wellness, technology, and hospitality settings.
Is #74a195 readable on white or black?
#74a195 has a 2.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.27:1 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.