#737473 Hex Color
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No hue hides in this grey. The hex code #737473 sits almost perfectly neutral, medium in lightness with barely any saturation, so it reads calm and practical rather than warm or cool. It works best as a supporting tone: secondary UI surfaces, quiet backgrounds, body copy. White text on it reaches about 4.7:1 contrast, enough for small type. Pair it with ochre or walnut so it never washes out next to white.
Questions about #737473
What is #737473 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #737473 is rgb(115, 116, 115), in HSL hsl(120, 0%, 45%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 1%, 55%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Is #737473 a warm or cool grey?
It is effectively neutral. The red, green, and blue channels sit within a single point of each other, so no undertone pushes it warm or cool on most screens or in most lighting.
What colors pair well with #737473?
Muted, earthy tones keep it from feeling flat. Try ochre, terracotta, or deep navy against it. Avoid pale greys nearby, since the two can blur into a washed-out field.
Is #737473 readable on white or black?
#737473 has a 4.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.47:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.