#74717F Color Information

Hex color code: #74717F

#74717F is a neutral blue color. In RGB it is (116, 113, 127), and in HSL it is (253°, 6%, 47%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameGray

HEX

#74717F

RGB

116, 113, 127

HSL

253°, 6%, 47%

CMYK

9%, 11%, 0%, 50%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #74717F;
background-color: #74717F;
border-color: #74717F;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #74717F;
border: 2px solid #74717F;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#74717F]
text-[#74717F]
border-[#74717F]
shadow-[0_0_10px_74717F]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #74717F, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #74717F; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #74717F; 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 #74717F; background-color: #74717F15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #74717F20; border-left: 4px solid #74717F; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #74717F; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #74717F in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

116, 113, 127

Red: 116 / Green: 113 / Blue: 127

HSL

253°, 6%, 47%

Hue: 253° / Saturation: 6% / Lightness: 47%

CMYK

9%, 11%, 0%, 50%

Cyan: 9% / Magenta: 11% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 50%

What color is #74717F?

#74717F is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

7C7F71

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #74717F to RGB:

rgb(116, 113, 127)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #74717F to HSL:

hsl(253, 6%, 47%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #74717F to CMYK:

cmyk(9%, 11%, 0%, 50%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A neutral blue tone, #74717F has RGB (116, 113, 127) and HSL (253°, 6%, 47%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is often used for buttons, highlights, and accents. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #74717F is #7C7F71, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #71757F.

Use #74717F in CSS: color: #74717F or background-color: #74717F. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #74717F

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 #74717F?

#74717F is a neutral blue color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #74717F?

#74717F in RGB is (116, 113, 127) - 116 red, 113 green, and 127 blue.

How to use #74717F in CSS?

Use #74717F directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #74717F?

#7C7F71 (complementary), #71757F (analogous), and #4F4D56 (lighter shade) work well with #74717F.