#737574 Hex Color
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A mid-tone grey, #737574 carries a muted, dusty character that excels as a supporting background. It offers enough contrast to support white text for standard readability requirements. Use this hex code for interface elements or typography when you need a professional, neutral anchor that feels grounded rather than stark. It pairs well with lighter accents to prevent a muddy appearance in small, detailed designs.
Questions about #737574
What is #737574 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #737574 is rgb(115, 117, 116), in HSL hsl(150, 1%, 45%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 1%, 54%.
Is #737574 considered a warm or cool neutral?
#737574 leans slightly cool due to its balanced, desaturated nature, making it a reliable anchor for modern interfaces. It avoids the yellow or blue casts found in warmer greys, ensuring it remains clean when paired with crisp white text or light slate accents.
What UI elements work best with #737574?
Use #737574 primarily for secondary backgrounds, subtle borders, or non-critical typography where you need to reduce visual noise. Its mid-tone weight provides sufficient contrast against light surfaces, helping to ground a layout without creating the heavy fatigue often caused by pure black.
Is #737574 readable on white or black?
#737574 has a 4.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.52:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.