#74A3B0 Hex Color
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The hex code #74a3b0 is a muted, cool cyan with ashy blue-gray undertones and medium lightness. Its dusty finish suggests trust and refreshing clarity without feeling loud. Use it as a supporting tone in technology, aerospace, or communication interfaces, paired with charcoal or warm white. Black text achieves about 7.6:1 contrast for accessible body copy.
Questions about #74a3b0
What is #74a3b0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #74a3b0 is rgb(116, 163, 176), in HSL hsl(193, 28%, 57%) and in CMYK 34%, 7%, 0%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #74a3b0?
The muted cyan #74a3b0 pairs well with charcoal, warm white, navy, and restrained terracotta accents, balancing its cool blue-gray undertone with warmth and contrast for calm interfaces, dashboards, editorial layouts, and technology-focused branding.
Is #74a3b0 readable on white or black?
#74a3b0 has a 2.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.60:1 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.