#74738F Color Information

Hex color code: #74738F

#74738F is a understated blue color. In RGB it is (116, 115, 143), and in HSL it is (242°, 11%, 51%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameSlate Gray

HEX

#74738F

RGB

116, 115, 143

HSL

242°, 11%, 51%

CMYK

19%, 20%, 0%, 44%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #74738F;
background-color: #74738F;
border-color: #74738F;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #74738F;
border: 2px solid #74738F;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#74738F]
text-[#74738F]
border-[#74738F]
shadow-[0_0_10px_74738F]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #74738F, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #74738F; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #74738F; color: #000000; }

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 #74738F; background-color: #74738F15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #74738F20; border-left: 4px solid #74738F; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #74738F; }

Related Colors

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Analogous

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Split Complementary

Tetradic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #74738F in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

116, 115, 143

Red: 116 / Green: 115 / Blue: 143

HSL

242°, 11%, 51%

Hue: 242° / Saturation: 11% / Lightness: 51%

CMYK

19%, 20%, 0%, 44%

Cyan: 19% / Magenta: 20% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 44%

What color is #74738F?

#74738F is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

8F9074

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #74738F to RGB:

rgb(116, 115, 143)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #74738F to HSL:

hsl(242, 11%, 51%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #74738F to CMYK:

cmyk(19%, 20%, 0%, 44%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A subtle blue tone, #74738F has RGB (116, 115, 143) and HSL (242°, 11%, 51%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is a common choice for dashboards and SaaS products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #74738F is #8F9074, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #748190.

Use #74738F in CSS: color: #74738F or background-color: #74738F. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #74738F

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

Contrast Ratio: 4.59:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #74738F?

#74738F is a subtle blue color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #74738F?

#74738F in RGB is (116, 115, 143) - 116 red, 115 green, and 143 blue.

How to use #74738F in CSS?

Use #74738F directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #74738F?

#8F9074 (complementary), #748190 (analogous), and #525266 (lighter shade) work well with #74738F.