#747F7A Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
Muted and ashy, #747f7a sits between soft gray and subdued teal, with low saturation and medium-dark lightness. The hex code #747f7a brings clarity and calm to healthcare, wellness, and technology interfaces without feeling sterile. Use it as a supporting tone with warm white or muted coral; black text achieves about 5.1:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #747f7a
What is #747f7a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #747f7a is rgb(116, 127, 122), in HSL hsl(153, 5%, 48%) and in CMYK 9%, 0%, 4%, 50%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Does #747f7a read as warm or cool?
#747f7a reads as a cool, muted gray-teal because its green and blue components slightly outweigh its red value, while low saturation keeps the hue subtle rather than vivid. Pair it with warm white to soften the interface.
What colors pair well with #747f7a?
Is #747f7a readable on white or black?
#747f7a has a 4.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.05:1 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.