#74ACD4 Hex Color
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This light, muted blue has cool undertones and a soft pastel finish. Its moderate lightness feels gentle and dependable, making it suitable for healthcare, finance, security, and spring-themed designs. Use the hex code #74acd4 as a supporting background with navy or warm gray; black text remains highly readable at about 8.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #74acd4
What is #74acd4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #74acd4 is rgb(116, 172, 212), in HSL hsl(205, 53%, 64%) and in CMYK 45%, 19%, 0%, 17%.
What colors pair well with #74acd4?
#74acd4 pairs well with navy, warm gray, white, and soft beige, balancing its cool blue tone without overpowering its gentle pastel finish and giving designers options from crisp contrast to a quieter, more reassuring palette.
Does #74acd4 read as a warm or cool color?
#74acd4 reads as cool because its blue hue and subdued saturation create a fresh, calm impression rather than the warmth associated with yellow, orange, or red, while its moderate lightness keeps the result approachable instead of stark.
Is #74acd4 readable on white or black?
#74acd4 has a 2.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.59:1 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.