#747C84 Hex Color
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This ashy, muted blue lands firmly in the neutral zone, leaning heavily toward grey. Because of its low chroma and balanced lightness, #747c84 functions as a reliable anchor in professional UI designs. It pairs well with crisp whites or deep charcoals to create clean hierarchies. The hex code #747c84 offers enough contrast for legible small body text, making it a practical choice for functional, data-heavy interfaces.
Questions about #747c84
What is #747c84 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #747c84 is rgb(116, 124, 132), in HSL hsl(210, 6%, 49%) and in CMYK 12%, 6%, 0%, 48%.
What interior or branding styles pair well with #747c84?
#747c84 works best in minimalist or industrial aesthetics where a grounded, non-distracting palette is required. It naturally complements cool-toned surfaces like brushed steel or concrete, providing a sophisticated backdrop that does not overwhelm brighter accent colors like terracotta.
Is #747c84 readable on white or black?
#747c84 has a 4.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.95:1 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.