#749EA0 color
The hex color #749EA0 is a grayish cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 45.5% red, 62% green and 62.7% blue (116, 158, 160).
Its hue angle is 183°, with 19% saturation and 54% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 28% cyan, 1% magenta, 0% yellow and 37% black.
The closest named color is Juniper (#6D9292), a difference of 4 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.14:1).
#749EA0 color codes
| HEX | #749EA0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(116, 158, 160) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(45.5%, 62%, 62.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(183, 19%, 54%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(183, 28%, 63%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(28%, 1%, 0%, 37%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(62.26, -13.69, -5.66) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(62.26, 14.81, 202.48) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(25.772, 30.704, 37.819) | |
| Decimal | 7642784 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #749EA0, 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 #749EA0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.14:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.94:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #749EA0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.94:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.14:1 | 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 #749EA0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#989aa0Protanopia
no red cones#9094a0Deuteranopia
no green cones#65a19eTritanopia
no blue cones#969696Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #749ea0; }
.text { color: #749ea0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #749ea0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(116 158 160 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #749ea0, #7488a0); }
Similar colors
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Questions
- What color is #749EA0?
- #749EA0 is a grayish cyan, closest to the named color Juniper. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #749EA0?
- The RGB value is 116, 158, 160: 116 red, 158 green and 160 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #749EA0?
- The complementary color is #A07674, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #749EA0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 7.14:1 and white text 2.94:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.