#74648C Hex Color
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#74648c is a dusty purple with heavy gray undertones, closer to weathered slate than bright violet. That low saturation gives it a matte, gloomy feel that works best as a supporting tone or dark UI background. It reads muddy beside white, so pair it with warm cream or muted gold for contrast. The hex code #74648c suits moody branding and gaming palettes.
Questions about #74648c
What is #74648c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #74648c is rgb(116, 100, 140), in HSL hsl(264, 17%, 47%) and in CMYK 17%, 29%, 0%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #74648c?
Warm cream, muted gold, and soft sage all lift its gray undertones. For a darker palette, it sits comfortably next to burgundy or charcoal.
Is #74648c a warm or cool color?
It reads cool. The purple hue sits on the cold side of the spectrum, and its heavy gray saturation keeps any warmth out of it.
Can white text be read on #74648c?
Yes. White text on #74648c has a contrast ratio of about 5.3:1, which clears the WCAG AA threshold of 4.5:1 for small body text.
Is #74648c readable on white or black?
#74648c has a 5.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.94:1 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.