#747C81 Hex Color
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#747c81 is a muted, ashy blue with dusty gray undertones and medium-dark lightness. Its restrained saturation suggests trust, reliability, and control, making it useful for security, finance, healthcare, and technology branding. Use it as a supporting tone with white or muted copper. Black text reads clearly on it at about 4.9:1 contrast. The hex code is #747c81.
Questions about #747c81
What is #747c81 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #747c81 is rgb(116, 124, 129), in HSL hsl(203, 5%, 48%) and in CMYK 10%, 4%, 0%, 49%.
What colors pair well with #747c81?
Does #747c81 work with black or white text?
Black text on #747c81 provides about a 4.9:1 contrast ratio, meeting WCAG AA for normal-sized text; white text has weaker contrast, so use it cautiously and test larger type or heavier weights for accessibility.
Does #747c81 read as warm or cool?
#747c81 reads as a cool blue-gray because its blue base and dusty gray undertones reduce warmth, giving it a controlled, dependable mood that suits technology, finance, healthcare, and security interfaces.
Is #747c81 readable on white or black?
#747c81 has a 4.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.94:1 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.