#746E96 Color Information

Hex color code: #746E96

The hex color #746E96 is a understated blue with RGB values of (116, 110, 150) and HSL of (249°, 16%, 51%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NameSlate Gray
HEX
#746E96
RGB
116, 110, 150
HSL
249°, 16%, 51%
CMYK
23%, 27%, 0%, 41%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #746E96;
background-color: #746E96;
border-color: #746E96;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #746E96;
border: 2px solid #746E96;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#746E96]
text-[#746E96]
border-[#746E96]
shadow-[0_0_10px_746E96]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #746E96, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #746E96; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #746E96; 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 #746E96; background-color: #746E9615; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #746E9620; border-left: 4px solid #746E96; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #746E96; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #746E96 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

116, 110, 150

Red: 116 / Green: 110 / Blue: 150

HSL

249°, 16%, 51%

Hue: 249° / Saturation: 16% / Lightness: 51%

CMYK

23%, 27%, 0%, 41%

Cyan: 23% / Magenta: 27% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 41%

What color is #746E96?

#746E96 is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

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HEX to RGB

Convert #746E96 to RGB:

rgb(116, 110, 150)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #746E96 to HSL:

hsl(249, 16%, 51%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #746E96 to CMYK:

cmyk(23%, 27%, 0%, 41%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#746E96 is a understated blue color with RGB values of 116, 110, 150 and HSL of 249°, 16%, 51%. This blue-purple hue evokes creativity and luxury, making it suitable for frequently chosen for fintech and productivity apps. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #746E96 is #90966E, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #6E7C96.

Use #746E96 in CSS: color: #746E96 or background-color: #746E96. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #746E96

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

Contrast Ratio: 4.41:1
WCAG AA: Fail
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #746E96?

#746E96 is a understated blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #746E96?

#746E96 in RGB is (116, 110, 150) - 116 red, 110 green, and 150 blue.

How to use #746E96 in CSS?

Use #746E96 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #746E96?

#90966E (complementary), #6E7C96 (analogous), and #524D6A (lighter shade) work well with #746E96.