#74726D Color Information

Hex color code: #74726D

A muted orange shade, #74726D appears as (116, 114, 109) in RGB and (43°, 3%, 44%) in HSL. It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameGray

HEX

#74726D

RGB

116, 114, 109

HSL

43°, 3%, 44%

CMYK

0%, 2%, 6%, 55%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #74726D;
background-color: #74726D;
border-color: #74726D;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #74726D;
border: 2px solid #74726D;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#74726D]
text-[#74726D]
border-[#74726D]
shadow-[0_0_10px_74726D]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #74726D, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #74726D; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #74726D; 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 #74726D; background-color: #74726D15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #74726D20; border-left: 4px solid #74726D; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #74726D; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #74726D in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

116, 114, 109

Red: 116 / Green: 114 / Blue: 109

HSL

43°, 3%, 44%

Hue: 43° / Saturation: 3% / Lightness: 44%

CMYK

0%, 2%, 6%, 55%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 2% / Yellow: 6% / Key: 55%

What color is #74726D?

#74726D is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

6D6F74

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #74726D to RGB:

rgb(116, 114, 109)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #74726D to HSL:

hsl(43, 3%, 44%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #74726D to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 2%, 6%, 55%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A balanced orange tone, #74726D has RGB (116, 114, 109) and HSL (43°, 3%, 44%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is frequently seen in web interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #74726D is #6D6F74, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #746E6D.

Use #74726D in CSS: color: #74726D or background-color: #74726D. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #74726D

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

Contrast Ratio: 4.37:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #74726D?

#74726D is a balanced orange color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #74726D?

#74726D in RGB is (116, 114, 109) - 116 red, 114 green, and 109 blue.

How to use #74726D in CSS?

Use #74726D directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #74726D?

#6D6F74 (complementary), #746E6D (analogous), and #4C4B48 (lighter shade) work well with #74726D.