Grayish Blue

The color #74718D is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 116, 113, 141 and HSL values of 246°, 11%, 50%.

Color Values for #74718D

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HEX:
#74718D
RGB:
rgb(116,113,141) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(246,11%,50%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(18%, 20%, 0%, 45%) Copied!

Color Composition of #74718D

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #74718D. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 45.5%
Green: 44.3%
Blue: 55.3%

Contrast Analysis for #74718D

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 #74718D

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #74718D

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

Complementary Colors for #74718D

The complementary color for #74718D is #8B8E71. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #74718D

The analogous colors for #74718D are #717D8E and #82718E. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #74718D

The triadic colors for #74718D are #8E7471 and #718E74. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #74718D

These are the darker variations of #74718D. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #5D5A71 and #464455. This progression shows how #74718D darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #74718D

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #908DA4 and #ACAABB. This progression shows how #74718D. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #74718D

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #74718D. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#74718D Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #74718D. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #74718D is a grayish blue with RGB values of 116, 113, 141 and HSL values of 246°, 11%, 50%.

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