#747475 Hex Color
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Ashy and almost fully neutral, this grey sits at a mid-dark lightness with barely any saturation. The hex code #747475 earns its keep as a supporting tone in interfaces and product design, where white text on it passes WCAG AA at 4.7:1. It flatters warm accents like terracotta, though it can look washed out against pure white.
Questions about #747475
What is #747475 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #747475 is rgb(116, 116, 117), in HSL hsl(240, 0%, 46%) and in CMYK 1%, 1%, 0%, 54%.
What colors pair well with #747475?
Warm accents bring out the best in #747475. Try it with terracotta, muted ochre, or deep navy, since the slight cool cast in this grey makes warm hues look richer by comparison.
Is #747475 readable on white or black?
#747475 has a 4.66:1 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.