#74A2A3 Hex Color
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Reach for #74a2a3 when a design calls for a dusty cyan that stays easy on the eyes. The hex code sits at low saturation, giving this sky blue a grayed, weathered feel that reads relaxed rather than loud. It works best as a supporting tone or background wash, and pairs well with warm rust tones for contrast. Black text passes WCAG AA on it, so small type stays readable.
Questions about #74a2a3
What is #74a2a3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #74a2a3 is rgb(116, 162, 163), in HSL hsl(181, 20%, 55%) and in CMYK 29%, 1%, 0%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #74a2a3?
Warm rust and terracotta tones bring out the best in #74a2a3, since the contrast between muted cyan and burnt orange feels balanced. Deep navy also works for a cooler, quieter palette.
Is #74a2a3 readable on white or black?
#74a2a3 has a 2.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.43:1 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.