#747E80 Hex Color
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#747e80 is a muted cyan-gray with dusty blue-green undertones and medium-dark lightness. Its low saturation feels ashy, steady, and modern, supporting trust and refreshing focus. Use the hex code as a supporting tone in technology, communication, or productivity interfaces. Black text reaches about 5.0:1 contrast here, supporting readable body copy.
Questions about #747e80
What is #747e80 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #747e80 is rgb(116, 126, 128), in HSL hsl(190, 5%, 48%) and in CMYK 9%, 2%, 0%, 50%.
What colors pair well with #747e80?
#747e80 pairs well with off-white, charcoal, and muted coral, because those colors sharpen its dusty cyan-gray base while preserving the restrained, modern mood that suits technology, communication, productivity, and other interfaces needing clear visual hierarchy. Use brighter accents sparingly.
Is #747e80 readable on white or black?
#747e80 has a 4.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.03:1 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.