#74AFD9 Hex Color
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#74afd9 is a pastel, cool blue with softened saturation and a light, airy finish. Its gentle tone suggests peace and reliability, making it useful for healthcare, finance, technology, and spring-themed designs. Use it as a broad background with black text; this hex code provides about an 8.9:1 contrast ratio for readable body copy.
Questions about #74afd9
What is #74afd9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #74afd9 is rgb(116, 175, 217), in HSL hsl(205, 57%, 65%) and in CMYK 47%, 19%, 0%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #74afd9 in a design palette?
#74afd9 pairs well with charcoal for readable type, warm off-white for added softness, and a muted red-orange accent for controlled contrast. Its light blue base benefits from darker neutrals that add structure without making the palette feel heavy.
Is #74afd9 warm or cool, and what mood does it create?
#74afd9 reads cool because its blue hue is softened by lightness rather than warmth, while its moderate saturation keeps the mood gentle, youthful, trustworthy, and suitable for calm interfaces and service branding.
Is #74afd9 readable on white or black?
#74afd9 has a 2.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.87:1 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.