#747C8E Hex Color
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#747c8e is a dusty, ashy slate that balances blue saturation with a heavy grey cast. Its muted character makes it a reliable neutral for corporate interfaces and security-focused branding. Because this color offers high contrast for black text, it serves as an excellent, readable background choice. Pair it with soft cream or warm white to prevent the tone from appearing too cold or flat in larger layouts.
Questions about #747c8e
What is #747c8e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #747c8e is rgb(116, 124, 142), in HSL hsl(222, 10%, 51%) and in CMYK 18%, 13%, 0%, 44%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Does #747c8e read as a cool or warm color?
#747c8e is fundamentally a cool-toned slate that sits between blue and grey, leaning into a desaturated aesthetic. Its heavy grey undertone anchors the blue, preventing it from appearing too bright or vibrant, which makes it perfect for steady, professional applications.
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Is #747c8e readable on white or black?
#747c8e has a 4.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.01:1 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.