#707474 Color Information

Hex color code: #707474

A muted cyan shade, #707474 appears as (112, 116, 116) in RGB and (180°, 2%, 45%) in HSL. It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameGray

HEX

#707474

RGB

112, 116, 116

HSL

180°, 2%, 45%

CMYK

3%, 0%, 0%, 55%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #707474;
background-color: #707474;
border-color: #707474;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #707474;
border: 2px solid #707474;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#707474]
text-[#707474]
border-[#707474]
shadow-[0_0_10px_707474]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #707474, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #707474; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #707474; color: #FFFFFF; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #707474; background-color: #70747415; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #70747420; border-left: 4px solid #707474; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #707474; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #707474 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

112, 116, 116

Red: 112 / Green: 116 / Blue: 116

HSL

180°, 2%, 45%

Hue: 180° / Saturation: 2% / Lightness: 45%

CMYK

3%, 0%, 0%, 55%

Cyan: 3% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 55%

What color is #707474?

#707474 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

757070

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #707474 to RGB:

rgb(112, 116, 116)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #707474 to HSL:

hsl(180, 2%, 45%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #707474 to CMYK:

cmyk(3%, 0%, 0%, 55%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A understated cyan tone, #707474 has RGB (112, 116, 116) and HSL (180°, 2%, 45%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is often used for buttons, highlights, and accents. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #707474 is #757070, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #707573.

Use #707474 in CSS: color: #707474 or background-color: #707474. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #707474

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 4.44:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #707474?

#707474 is a understated cyan color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #707474?

#707474 in RGB is (112, 116, 116) - 112 red, 116 green, and 116 blue.

How to use #707474 in CSS?

Use #707474 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #707474?

#757070 (complementary), #707573 (analogous), and #4B4E4E (lighter shade) work well with #707474.