#74685C Color Information

Hex color code: #74685C

The hex color #74685C is a balanced orange with RGB values of (116, 104, 92) and HSL of (30°, 12%, 41%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameGray

HEX

#74685C

RGB

116, 104, 92

HSL

30°, 12%, 41%

CMYK

0%, 10%, 21%, 55%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #74685C;
background-color: #74685C;
border-color: #74685C;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #74685C;
border: 2px solid #74685C;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#74685C]
text-[#74685C]
border-[#74685C]
shadow-[0_0_10px_74685C]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #74685C, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #74685C; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #74685C; 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 #74685C; background-color: #74685C15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #74685C20; border-left: 4px solid #74685C; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #74685C; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #74685C in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

116, 104, 92

Red: 116 / Green: 104 / Blue: 92

HSL

30°, 12%, 41%

Hue: 30° / Saturation: 12% / Lightness: 41%

CMYK

0%, 10%, 21%, 55%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 10% / Yellow: 21% / Key: 55%

What color is #74685C?

#74685C is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

5C6975

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #74685C to RGB:

rgb(116, 104, 92)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #74685C to HSL:

hsl(30, 12%, 41%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #74685C to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 10%, 21%, 55%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A subtle orange tone, #74685C has RGB (116, 104, 92) and HSL (30°, 12%, 41%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is popular for illustrations and friendly visual themes. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #74685C is #5C6975, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #755C5C.

Use #74685C in CSS: color: #74685C or background-color: #74685C. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #74685C

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

Contrast Ratio: 3.88:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #74685C?

#74685C is a subtle orange color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #74685C?

#74685C in RGB is (116, 104, 92) - 116 red, 104 green, and 92 blue.

How to use #74685C in CSS?

Use #74685C directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #74685C?

#5C6975 (complementary), #755C5C (analogous), and #4A423A (lighter shade) work well with #74685C.