#747F8A Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #747f8a is a medium blue-gray with low saturation and a matte, dusty finish. Its restrained tone suits security, finance, healthcare, and government interfaces, especially as a supporting color beside white, navy, or warm sand. Black text has about 5.1:1 contrast, making the hex code suitable for accessible body copy and calm UI backgrounds.
Questions about #747f8a
What is #747f8a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #747f8a is rgb(116, 127, 138), in HSL hsl(210, 9%, 50%) and in CMYK 16%, 8%, 0%, 46%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #747f8a?
For balanced palettes, #747f8a pairs well with white, navy, and warm sand, using white for clarity, navy for a restrained professional feel, and warm sand to soften the cool blue-gray base.
Does #747f8a read as warm or cool?
#747f8a reads cool because its gray base carries a noticeable blue undertone, while its low saturation keeps the effect restrained rather than icy and works comfortably beside white space and dark navy accents.
Is #747f8a readable on white or black?
#747f8a has a 4.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.14:1 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.