#74647D Color Information

Hex color code: #74647D

#74647D is a muted purple color. In RGB it is (116, 100, 125), and in HSL it is (278°, 11%, 44%). It is widely used in graphic design.

Try:

Color NameGray

HEX

#74647D

RGB

116, 100, 125

HSL

278°, 11%, 44%

CMYK

7%, 20%, 0%, 51%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #74647D;
background-color: #74647D;
border-color: #74647D;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #74647D;
border: 2px solid #74647D;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#74647D]
text-[#74647D]
border-[#74647D]
shadow-[0_0_10px_74647D]

Generate Gradient

→

Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #74647D, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #74647D; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #74647D; 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 #74647D; background-color: #74647D15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #74647D20; border-left: 4px solid #74647D; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #74647D; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #74647D in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

116, 100, 125

Red: 116 / Green: 100 / Blue: 125

HSL

278°, 11%, 44%

Hue: 278° / Saturation: 11% / Lightness: 44%

CMYK

7%, 20%, 0%, 51%

Cyan: 7% / Magenta: 20% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 51%

What color is #74647D?

#74647D is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

6D7D64

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #74647D to RGB:

rgb(116, 100, 125)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #74647D to HSL:

hsl(278, 11%, 44%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #74647D to CMYK:

cmyk(7%, 20%, 0%, 51%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#74647D is a balanced purple color with RGB values of 116, 100, 125 and HSL of 278°, 11%, 44%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for often used for branding and logos. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #74647D is #6D7D64, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #67647D.

Use #74647D in CSS: color: #74647D or background-color: #74647D. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #74647D

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

Contrast Ratio: 3.86:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

Need more control? Contrast Checker →

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #74647D?

#74647D is a balanced purple color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #74647D?

#74647D in RGB is (116, 100, 125) - 116 red, 100 green, and 125 blue.

How to use #74647D in CSS?

Use #74647D directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #74647D?

#6D7D64 (complementary), #67647D (analogous), and #4C4252 (lighter shade) work well with #74647D.