Grayish Blue

The color #74738E is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 116, 115, 142 and HSL values of 242°, 11%, 50%.

Color Values for #74738E

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HEX:
#74738E
RGB:
rgb(116,115,142) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(242,11%,50%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(18%, 19%, 0%, 44%) Copied!

Color Composition of #74738E

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #74738E. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 45.5%
Green: 45.1%
Blue: 55.7%

Contrast Analysis for #74738E

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 #74738E

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #74738E

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

Complementary Colors for #74738E

The complementary color for #74738E is #8D8E71. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #74738E

The analogous colors for #74738E are #717F8E and #80718E. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #74738E

The triadic colors for #74738E are #8E7271 and #718E72. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #74738E

These are the darker variations of #74738E. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #5D5C72 and #464555. This progression shows how #74738E darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #74738E

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #908FA5 and #ACABBB. This progression shows how #74738E. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #74738E

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #74738E. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #74738E

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#74738E Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #74738E. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #74738E is a grayish blue with RGB values of 116, 115, 142 and HSL values of 242°, 11%, 50%.

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