#74A6EA Hex Color
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#74a6ea is a light, moderately saturated pastel blue with a cool, softened finish. Its gentle brightness supports feelings of peace, trust, and reliability without becoming childish. Use it as a dominant UI background for healthcare, finance, or security, pairing it with charcoal for clear contrast. Black text reaches about 8.4:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #74a6ea.
Questions about #74a6ea
What is #74a6ea in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #74a6ea is rgb(116, 166, 234), in HSL hsl(215, 74%, 69%) and in CMYK 50%, 29%, 0%, 8%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #74a6ea?
#74a6ea pairs well with charcoal text, navy accents, and warm neutrals because its cool pastel blue base benefits from deeper contrast and a small amount of warmth in surrounding UI elements. Use white for lighter, airy layouts, but test text contrast separately.
Is #74a6ea warm or cool?
#74a6ea reads as a cool color because its softened blue hue carries a calm, airy feel, though its moderate brightness keeps it approachable rather than icy or overly intense on screen. It suits interfaces that need a dependable, reassuring visual tone.
Is #74a6ea readable on white or black?
#74a6ea has a 2.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.38:1 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.