#746C78 Hex Color
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A dusty, almost grey purple with a matte, ashy finish. The hex code #746c78 is dark and heavily muted, so it reads moody rather than vivid. Use it as a supporting tone or background, where white text clears the 4.5:1 contrast mark for body copy. Warm ochre or soft gold keeps it from going flat.
Questions about #746c78
What is #746c78 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #746c78 is rgb(116, 108, 120), in HSL hsl(280, 5%, 45%) and in CMYK 3%, 10%, 0%, 53%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #746c78?
#746c78 pairs best with warm accents like ochre, mustard, or soft gold, which lift its flat, ashy quality. Cool teals and deep plums also work for moodier palettes.
Can you use white text on #746c78?
Yes, white text on #746c78 reaches about 5.0:1 contrast, which passes WCAG AA for body copy. Dark text falls short here, so keep type light or use the color behind lighter UI elements.
Is #746c78 readable on white or black?
#746c78 has a 5.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.15:1 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.