#747A82 Hex Color
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This dusty, ashy blue carries a heavy gray saturation, making it feel grounded and professional. Because it is neutral and muted, #747a82 works best as a supporting background color for financial or security-focused UI. Pair it with crisp white or charcoal to prevent the shade from looking flat. The hex code is #747a82, and it offers enough contrast to maintain readability with black text.
Questions about #747a82
What is #747a82 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #747a82 is rgb(116, 122, 130), in HSL hsl(214, 6%, 48%) and in CMYK 11%, 6%, 0%, 49%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
How should I use #747a82 in a UI design?
#747a82 functions best as a stabilizing background color that maintains a sense of security and trust. Because it is highly muted, it balances well against charcoal typography or crisp white surfaces to prevent the interface from feeling washed out or overly flat.
Is #747a82 a warm or cool color?
Is #747a82 readable on white or black?
#747a82 has a 4.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.84:1 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.