#737474 Hex Color
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Muted and nearly neutral, the hex code #737474 is a medium gray with ashy, dusty undertones and low saturation. Its restrained character supports professional interfaces, typography, and minimal product design without drawing focus. Use it as a supporting tone or background, pairing it with white text for about 4.7:1 contrast and clear small body copy.
Questions about #737474
What is #737474 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #737474 is rgb(115, 116, 116), in HSL hsl(180, 0%, 45%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 0%, 55%.
What colors pair well with #737474?
#737474 pairs well with white and soft off-whites for crisp contrast, while muted sage or warm terracotta accents add color without overpowering its restrained neutral base in interfaces and product layouts.
Where does #737474 work well in a design?
Use #737474 for supporting backgrounds, borders, UI chrome, or text where contrast is sufficient; its low saturation keeps attention on brighter accent colors and content in clean interfaces and product layouts.
Is #737474 readable on white or black?
#737474 has a 4.68:1 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.