#74726D Hex Color
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The hex code #74726d is a muted, medium-dark gray with soft earthy undertones. Its dusty, ashy finish brings restraint and stability to interfaces, typography, product design, and architectural palettes. Use it as a supporting neutral beside off-white, deep navy, or muted brass. White text reaches about 4.8:1 contrast, making it suitable for small body text under WCAG AA.
Questions about #74726d
What is #74726d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #74726d is rgb(116, 114, 109), in HSL hsl(43, 3%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 6%, 55%.
What colors pair well with #74726d?
Is #74726d a warm or cool gray?
#74726d reads as a softly warm gray because its muted beige and earthy undertones temper the ashy base, though surrounding colors can shift its appearance toward cooler slate or warmer stone.
Is #74726d readable on white or black?
#74726d has a 4.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.37:1 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.