Grayish Blue

The color #74748A is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 116, 116, 138 and HSL values of 240°, 9%, 50%.

Color Values for #74748A

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HEX:
#74748A
RGB:
rgb(116,116,138) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(240,9%,50%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(16%, 16%, 0%, 46%) Copied!

Color Composition of #74748A

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #74748A. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 45.5%
Green: 45.5%
Blue: 54.1%

Contrast Analysis for #74748A

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 #74748A

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #74748A

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

Complementary Colors for #74748A

The complementary color for #74748A is #8B8B74. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #74748A

The analogous colors for #74748A are #74808B and #80748B. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #74748A

The triadic colors for #74748A are #8B7474 and #748B74. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #74748A

These are the darker variations of #74748A. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #5D5D6E and #464653. This progression shows how #74748A darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #74748A

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #9090A1 and #ACACB9. This progression shows how #74748A. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #74748A

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #74748A. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #74748A

Companies and brands that incorporate #74748A in their visual identity.

#74748A Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #74748A. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #74748A is a grayish blue with RGB values of 116, 116, 138 and HSL values of 240°, 9%, 50%.

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