#74A8E6 Hex Color
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Pastel blue with a dusty, muted finish. #74a8e6 is light enough to carry large backgrounds, though it can wash out next to pure white. Black text over it reaches about 8.5:1 contrast, clearing AA for body copy. If it feels too sweet, mixing gray into it tones the sweetness down. The hex code is #74a8e6.
Questions about #74a8e6
What is #74a8e6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #74a8e6 is rgb(116, 168, 230), in HSL hsl(213, 70%, 68%) and in CMYK 50%, 27%, 0%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #74a8e6?
Deep navy and charcoal give #74a8e6 the contrast it loses next to white, while a warm terracotta accent keeps the palette from feeling cold.
Is #74a8e6 readable on white or black?
#74a8e6 has a 2.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.48:1 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.