#746C6C Hex Color
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An ashy, muted red with dusty grey undertones, #746c6c provides a sophisticated, grounded alternative to traditional bright reds. Because of its low saturation, it functions best as a supporting tone or neutral base rather than a primary accent. It offers enough contrast for legible white body text, making it a reliable choice for UI backgrounds where readability is priority.
Questions about #746c6c
What is #746c6c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #746c6c is rgb(116, 108, 108), in HSL hsl(0, 4%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 7%, 55%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Where does #746c6c work best in design?
Because #746c6c is a low-saturation neutral, it shines as a sophisticated background color for modern UI designs. It provides a readable, grounded base that allows brighter accent colors like terracotta or soft creams to stand out without clashing.
Does #746c6c lean warm or cool?
This hex color leans warm due to its underlying red pigments, though the heavy grey desaturation gives it a cool, professional feel. It avoids the intensity of pure red, making it feel more like an aged, dusty earth tone.
Is #746c6c readable on white or black?
#746c6c has a 5.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.10:1 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.