#74707D Color Information

Hex color code: #74707D

A neutral purple shade, #74707D appears as (116, 112, 125) in RGB and (258°, 5%, 46%) in HSL. It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameGray

HEX

#74707D

RGB

116, 112, 125

HSL

258°, 5%, 46%

CMYK

7%, 10%, 0%, 51%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #74707D;
background-color: #74707D;
border-color: #74707D;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #74707D;
border: 2px solid #74707D;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#74707D]
text-[#74707D]
border-[#74707D]
shadow-[0_0_10px_74707D]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #74707D, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #74707D; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #74707D; 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 #74707D; background-color: #74707D15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #74707D20; border-left: 4px solid #74707D; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #74707D; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #74707D in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

116, 112, 125

Red: 116 / Green: 112 / Blue: 125

HSL

258°, 5%, 46%

Hue: 258° / Saturation: 5% / Lightness: 46%

CMYK

7%, 10%, 0%, 51%

Cyan: 7% / Magenta: 10% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 51%

What color is #74707D?

#74707D is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

787B6F

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #74707D to RGB:

rgb(116, 112, 125)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #74707D to HSL:

hsl(258, 5%, 46%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #74707D to CMYK:

cmyk(7%, 10%, 0%, 51%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A balanced purple tone, #74707D has RGB (116, 112, 125) and HSL (258°, 5%, 46%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is widely used in graphic design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #74707D is #787B6F, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #6F727B.

Use #74707D in CSS: color: #74707D or background-color: #74707D. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #74707D

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

Contrast Ratio: 4.36:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #74707D?

#74707D is a balanced purple color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #74707D?

#74707D in RGB is (116, 112, 125) - 116 red, 112 green, and 125 blue.

How to use #74707D in CSS?

Use #74707D directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #74707D?

#787B6F (complementary), #6F727B (analogous), and #4D4B53 (lighter shade) work well with #74707D.