#74708D Color Information

Hex color code: #74708D

A muted blue shade, #74708D appears as (116, 112, 141) in RGB and (248°, 11%, 50%) in HSL. It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameSlate Gray

HEX

#74708D

RGB

116, 112, 141

HSL

248°, 11%, 50%

CMYK

18%, 21%, 0%, 45%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #74708D;
background-color: #74708D;
border-color: #74708D;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #74708D;
border: 2px solid #74708D;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#74708D]
text-[#74708D]
border-[#74708D]
shadow-[0_0_10px_74708D]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #74708D, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #74708D; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #74708D; 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 #74708D; background-color: #74708D15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #74708D20; border-left: 4px solid #74708D; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #74708D; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #74708D in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

116, 112, 141

Red: 116 / Green: 112 / Blue: 141

HSL

248°, 11%, 50%

Hue: 248° / Saturation: 11% / Lightness: 50%

CMYK

18%, 21%, 0%, 45%

Cyan: 18% / Magenta: 21% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 45%

What color is #74708D?

#74708D is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

8A8E71

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #74708D to RGB:

rgb(116, 112, 141)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #74708D to HSL:

hsl(248, 11%, 50%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #74708D to CMYK:

cmyk(18%, 21%, 0%, 45%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A balanced blue tone, #74708D has RGB (116, 112, 141) and HSL (248°, 11%, 50%). 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 #74708D is #8A8E71, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #717C8E.

Use #74708D in CSS: color: #74708D or background-color: #74708D. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #74708D

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

Contrast Ratio: 4.44:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #74708D?

#74708D is a balanced blue color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #74708D?

#74708D in RGB is (116, 112, 141) - 116 red, 112 green, and 141 blue.

How to use #74708D in CSS?

Use #74708D directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #74708D?

#8A8E71 (complementary), #717C8E (analogous), and #524F63 (lighter shade) work well with #74708D.