#76747C Hex Color
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Dusty grey purple, almost grey until the violet undertone surfaces. The hex code #76747c is muted and mid-dark, better as a supporting tone than a dominant base. It flatters cream and muted gold but can read muddy in large blocks. White text hits about 4.6:1 contrast, so it passes AA for body copy.
Questions about #76747c
What is #76747c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #76747c is rgb(118, 116, 124), in HSL hsl(255, 3%, 47%) and in CMYK 5%, 6%, 0%, 51%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #76747c?
Pair #76747c with cream or muted gold for gentle contrast, or with burgundy for a richer, darker scheme. Its grey base means it rarely competes with stronger accent colors.
Does #76747c read warm or cool?
It reads cool because of the violet undertone, though the heavy grey keeps that coolness subtle. Set it beside warm neutrals and the purple comes through more clearly.
Is #76747c readable on white or black?
#76747c has a 4.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.55:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.