#74A9DB Hex Color
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This muted, pastel blue feels airy and restrained. Because it is desaturated, #74a9db lacks the intensity of primary blue, offering a reliable, professional tone suitable for corporate UI or healthcare interfaces. It pairs effectively with deep charcoal or warm slate grays to anchor its lightness. With a high contrast ratio against black text, it functions well as a readable background color for modern, clean applications.
Questions about #74a9db
What is #74a9db in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #74a9db is rgb(116, 169, 219), in HSL hsl(209, 59%, 66%) and in CMYK 47%, 23%, 0%, 14%.
Which colors pair best with #74a9db for UI design?
Because #74a9db is desaturated and airy, it functions best when anchored by deep, neutral tones that provide visual weight. Pair it with charcoal for high-contrast text readability or a warm slate gray to maintain a modern, balanced corporate aesthetic.
Is #74a9db readable on white or black?
#74a9db has a 2.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.44:1 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.