#747F96 Hex Color
Professional and steady muted dusty blue
#747f96 is a muted, dusty blue with strong gray undertones that strip away any vividness. This desaturated tone reads professional and reliable, making it a natural choice for finance and corporate UI backgrounds. Because it maintains a 5.2:1 contrast ratio with black text, it is highly readable for body copy. Pair this hex code with warmer, sandy beiges to prevent a sterile appearance.
Questions about #747f96
What is #747f96 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #747f96 is rgb(116, 127, 150), in HSL hsl(221, 14%, 52%) and in CMYK 23%, 15%, 0%, 41%.
What colors pair well with #747f96 for a balanced interface?
Pair #747f96 with warm, sandy beiges or a soft off-white to prevent the design from appearing too sterile. Incorporating a deep charcoal for text ensures the professional contrast needed for readability while keeping the palette cohesive.
Is #747f96 readable on white or black?
#747f96 has a 4.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.21:1 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.