#747888 Hex Color
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This muted, ashy indigo lands between grey and blue, offering a matte, dusty appearance. Because it lacks high saturation, #747888 works best as a calm background or a neutral supporting element rather than a bright accent. It pairs effectively with crisp, high-contrast black text, meeting accessibility standards for readable body copy. The hex code for this understated, structural shade is #747888.
Questions about #747888
What is #747888 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #747888 is rgb(116, 120, 136), in HSL hsl(228, 8%, 49%) and in CMYK 15%, 12%, 0%, 47%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
How can designers use #747888 effectively in UI projects?
#747888 functions best as a sophisticated, neutral base for backgrounds or secondary UI elements where you need to avoid visual clutter. Because of its muted nature, it pairs beautifully with high-contrast charcoal text to maintain readability and professional polish.
Does #747888 lean more warm or cool?
This color sits firmly on the cooler side of the spectrum, drawing its character from distinct blue and grey undertones. It avoids the clinical feel of pure grey, instead providing a dusty, atmospheric quality that feels grounded and structurally stable.
Is #747888 readable on white or black?
#747888 has a 4.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.78:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.