Grayish Blue

The color #74717D is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 116, 113, 125 and HSL values of 255°, 5%, 47%.

Color Values for #74717D

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HEX:
#74717D
RGB:
rgb(116,113,125) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(255,5%,47%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(7%, 10%, 0%, 51%) Copied!

Color Composition of #74717D

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #74717D. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 45.5%
Green: 44.3%
Blue: 49%

Contrast Analysis for #74717D

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #74717D

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #74717D

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #74717D

The complementary color for #74717D is #7B7E72. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #74717D

The analogous colors for #74717D are #72757E and #7B727E. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #74717D

The triadic colors for #74717D are #7E7572 and #727E75. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #74717D

These are the darker variations of #74717D. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #5D5A64 and #46444B. This progression shows how #74717D darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #74717D

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #908D97 and #ACAAB1. This progression shows how #74717D. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #74717D

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #74717D. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#74717D Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #74717D. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #74717D is a grayish blue with RGB values of 116, 113, 125 and HSL values of 255°, 5%, 47%.

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