#747B83 Hex Color
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Reach for this ashy blue when a palette needs calm without going full grey. Storm blue, hex code #747b83, has so little saturation that its blue undertone only shows next to warmer colors. It works as a supporting tone in finance or healthcare branding but can wash out against white. Black text reads clearly on it at about 4.9:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body copy.
Questions about #747b83
What is #747b83 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #747b83 is rgb(116, 123, 131), in HSL hsl(212, 6%, 48%) and in CMYK 11%, 6%, 0%, 49%.
What colors pair well with #747b83?
#747b83 flatters warm, earthy partners like terracotta and cream, which pull out its hidden blue undertone. Cool greys and navy leave it looking flat, so anchor it with something warmer.
Is #747b83 readable on white or black?
#747b83 has a 4.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.90:1 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.