#74788C Hex Color
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This muted, ashy indigo reads as a sophisticated neutral with a strong grey undertone. Because it is low in chroma, #74788c works exceptionally well as a grounding background element in professional UI designs. Pair it with soft cream or warm white to prevent a muddy appearance. The hex code #74788c offers enough contrast for black text to remain legible in body copy.
Questions about #74788c
What is #74788c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #74788c is rgb(116, 120, 140), in HSL hsl(230, 9%, 50%) and in CMYK 17%, 14%, 0%, 45%.
Does #74788c work well for UI backgrounds?
This color acts as an excellent, sophisticated neutral that reduces eye strain compared to pure grey. Because #74788c is low in chroma, it grounds interface elements without dominating the layout, making it ideal for cards or sidebar backgrounds.
Is #74788c readable on white or black?
#74788c has a 4.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.80:1 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.