Wandering River color: hex code #73A4C6
Wandering River has the hex code #73A4C6. It is a desaturated azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 45.1% red, 64.3% green and 77.6% blue (115, 164, 198).
Its hue angle is 205°, with 42% saturation and 61% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 42% cyan, 17% magenta, 0% yellow and 22% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.85:1).
Wandering River (#73A4C6) color codes
| HEX | #73A4C6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(115, 164, 198) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(45.1%, 64.3%, 77.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(205, 42%, 61%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(205, 42%, 78%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(42%, 17%, 0%, 22%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(65.18, -7.46, -22.56) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(65.18, 23.76, 251.71) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(30.535, 34.271, 58.421) | |
| Decimal | 7578822 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Wandering River, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #73A4C6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.85:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.67:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #73A4C6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.67:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.85:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #73A4C6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#95a3c8Protanopia
no red cones#8a9ac5Deuteranopia
no green cones#53adafTritanopia
no blue cones#9e9e9eAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #73a4c6; }
.text { color: #73a4c6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #73a4c6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(115 164 198 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #73a4c6, #737ac6); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Dusty Blue.
See #73A4C6 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #73A4C6?
- #73A4C6 is a desaturated azure known as Wandering River. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Wandering River?
- The RGB value is 115, 164, 198: 115 red, 164 green and 198 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Wandering River?
- The complementary color is #C69573, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #73A4C6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 7.85:1 and white text 2.67:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.