#746C71 Hex Color
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#746c71 is a dusty, ashy magenta with gray undertones and a mid-dark value. Its restrained saturation feels tender and polished, supporting romantic branding, cosmetics, fashion, and nightlife without becoming sugary. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream or deep plum. White text reaches about 5.1:1 contrast, making it suitable for readable dark interfaces.
Questions about #746c71
What is #746c71 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #746c71 is rgb(116, 108, 113), in HSL hsl(323, 4%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 3%, 55%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #746c71?
#746c71 pairs well with cream for a soft romantic palette, plum for richer depth, and charcoal for a restrained editorial look, allowing its muted magenta character to support a design without overpowering nearby colors.
Is #746c71 warm or cool?
#746c71 reads as a cool-leaning dusty magenta because its red-violet hue is softened by gray undertones, creating a tender, polished mood rather than a bright or sugary one in most palettes. It can still feel inviting with warm cream or soft beige.
Is #746c71 readable on white or black?
#746c71 has a 5.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.12:1 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.