#74A9B3 Hex Color
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The hex code #74a9b3 is a dusty, low-saturation cyan with cool blue-green undertones and a soft, airy finish. Its gentle character suits spring layouts, baby products, communication tools, and technology branding. Use it as a supporting tone or broad UI background, then pair it with charcoal. Black text remains highly legible at about an 8.1:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #74a9b3
What is #74a9b3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #74a9b3 is rgb(116, 169, 179), in HSL hsl(190, 29%, 58%) and in CMYK 35%, 6%, 0%, 30%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #74a9b3?
#74a9b3 pairs well with charcoal for readable text, while navy, warm beige, and terracotta create grounded contrast without overwhelming its soft blue-green character in interfaces, packaging, and gentle editorial layouts. Use white for spacious accents rather than small text, since contrast is limited.
Does #74a9b3 look warm or cool?
#74a9b3 reads cool because its muted cyan base leans blue-green, giving it an airy, calm presence rather than the warmth associated with yellow, orange, or red undertones in most palettes. It can still feel gentle and approachable beside warm neutrals and natural materials.
Is #74a9b3 readable on white or black?
#74a9b3 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.