#747464 Hex Color
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This dusty, matte tone sits firmly between grey and yellow, offering a subdued and grounded aesthetic. As a neutral background, hex code #747464 provides excellent contrast for white text, meeting accessibility standards for readability. It pairs unexpectedly well with deep teals or muted berry tones. Use it as a supporting element rather than a dominant base to avoid a washed-out appearance in large-scale designs.
Questions about #747464
What is #747464 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #747464 is rgb(116, 116, 100), in HSL hsl(60, 7%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 14%, 55%.
What colors pair well with #747464?
Is #747464 readable on white or black?
#747464 has a 4.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.42:1 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.