#74737D Hex Color
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#74737d is a muted, ashy violet with dusty gray undertones and medium-dark lightness. Its restrained saturation gives layouts a structured, thoughtful feel, fitting spiritual, luxury, gaming, or wine branding. Use it as a supporting tone with warm ivory or plum. White text reaches about 4.7:1 contrast. The hex code is #74737d.
Questions about #74737d
What is #74737d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #74737d is rgb(116, 115, 125), in HSL hsl(246, 4%, 47%) and in CMYK 7%, 8%, 0%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #74737d?
Warm ivory and plum pair well with #74737d, balancing its cool, ashy violet base with gentle warmth while preserving its restrained character; ivory opens the palette, while plum adds depth without introducing a sharp contrast.
Is #74737d readable on white or black?
#74737d has a 4.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.49:1 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.