#74A9B2 Hex Color
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This muted, ashy cyan has a cool, desaturated character that feels balanced and approachable. Because #74a9b2 is highly readable against black text, it works well for UI backgrounds or secondary brand accents where you need a soft, refreshing touch. It pairs effectively with warm, earthy browns to ground the cool tones, avoiding the washed-out look that happens when placing this hex code next to pure white.
Questions about #74a9b2
What is #74a9b2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #74a9b2 is rgb(116, 169, 178), in HSL hsl(189, 29%, 58%) and in CMYK 35%, 5%, 0%, 30%.
What color pairings best suit #74a9b2?
Grounding #74a9b2 with warm, earthy tones like terracotta or deep browns helps neutralize its cool, ashy temperature. This combination creates a sophisticated, balanced palette that prevents the color from appearing washed out or cold when placed against pure white.
Is #74a9b2 readable on white or black?
#74a9b2 has a 2.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.06:1 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.