#74A4C0 Hex Color
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#74a4c0 is a muted, dusty blue with cool gray undertones and low saturation. Its calm, reliable character suits finance, healthcare, technology, and government branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or charcoal, since it may look washed out next to white. Black text reads clearly on this color, with about a 7.8:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #74a4c0.
Questions about #74a4c0
What is #74a4c0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #74a4c0 is rgb(116, 164, 192), in HSL hsl(202, 38%, 60%) and in CMYK 40%, 15%, 0%, 25%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #74a4c0?
#74a4c0 pairs well with navy, charcoal, and muted warm neutrals, which add depth without competing with its cool blue-gray tone. Use white sparingly for text or fine details, since the shade can look washed out beside bright white.
Is #74a4c0 warm or cool?
#74a4c0 reads as a cool color because its muted blue base is softened by gray undertones, not warmed by yellow or red; the result is a calm, dependable appearance with a slightly dusty finish.
Is #74a4c0 readable on white or black?
#74a4c0 has a 2.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.81:1 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.