Grayish Blue

The color #74747D is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 116, 116, 125 and HSL values of 240°, 4%, 47%.

Color Values for #74747D

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HEX:
#74747D
RGB:
rgb(116,116,125) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(240,4%,47%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(7%, 7%, 0%, 51%) Copied!

Color Composition of #74747D

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #74747D. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

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

Contrast Analysis for #74747D

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 #74747D

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #74747D

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

Complementary Colors for #74747D

The complementary color for #74747D is #7D7D73. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #74747D

The analogous colors for #74747D are #73787D and #78737D. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #74747D

The triadic colors for #74747D are #7D7373 and #737D73. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #74747D

These are the darker variations of #74747D. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #5D5D64 and #46464B. This progression shows how #74747D darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #74747D

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #909097 and #ACACB1. This progression shows how #74747D. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #74747D

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #74747D. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#74747D Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #74747D. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #74747D is a grayish blue with RGB values of 116, 116, 125 and HSL values of 240°, 4%, 47%.

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