#74A4DB Hex Color
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Denim faded by years of washing comes close to #74a4db, a pastel blue with low saturation and a cool cast. It reads soft and dependable, which suits healthcare, finance, and baby product palettes. Black text on it hits about 8.1:1 contrast, so it works as a background for small type. Pair it with warm coral or deep navy to keep it from feeling washed out.
Questions about #74a4db
What is #74a4db in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #74a4db is rgb(116, 164, 219), in HSL hsl(212, 59%, 66%) and in CMYK 47%, 25%, 0%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #74a4db?
Warm coral and terracotta give #74a4db energy, while navy or charcoal grounds it for more serious layouts. Skip pale grays and off-whites beside it, since this blue can wash out against them.
Is #74a4db readable on white or black?
#74a4db has a 2.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.07:1 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.