#737474 Color Information

Hex color code: #737474

#737474 is a muted cyan color. In RGB it is (115, 116, 116), and in HSL it is (180°, 0%, 45%). It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameGray

HEX

#737474

RGB

115, 116, 116

HSL

180°, 0%, 45%

CMYK

1%, 0%, 0%, 55%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #737474;
background-color: #737474;
border-color: #737474;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #737474;
border: 2px solid #737474;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#737474]
text-[#737474]
border-[#737474]
shadow-[0_0_10px_737474]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #737474, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #737474; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #737474; 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 #737474; background-color: #73747415; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #73747420; border-left: 4px solid #737474; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #737474; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #737474 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

115, 116, 116

Red: 115 / Green: 116 / Blue: 116

HSL

180°, 0%, 45%

Hue: 180° / Saturation: 0% / Lightness: 45%

CMYK

1%, 0%, 0%, 55%

Cyan: 1% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 55%

What color is #737474?

#737474 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

737373

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #737474 to RGB:

rgb(115, 116, 116)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #737474 to HSL:

hsl(180, 0%, 45%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #737474 to CMYK:

cmyk(1%, 0%, 0%, 55%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#737474 is a neutral cyan color with RGB values of 115, 116, 116 and HSL of 180°, 0%, 45%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for widely used in graphic design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #737474 is #737373, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #737373.

Use #737474 in CSS: color: #737474 or background-color: #737474. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #737474

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

Contrast Ratio: 4.48:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #737474?

#737474 is a neutral cyan color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #737474?

#737474 in RGB is (115, 116, 116) - 115 red, 116 green, and 116 blue.

How to use #737474 in CSS?

Use #737474 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #737474?

#737373 (complementary), #737373 (analogous), and #4D4D4D (lighter shade) work well with #737474.