#74757B Color Information

Hex color code: #74757B

The hex color #74757B is a understated blue with RGB values of (116, 117, 123) and HSL of (231°, 3%, 47%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NameGray

HEX

#74757B

RGB

116, 117, 123

HSL

231°, 3%, 47%

CMYK

6%, 5%, 0%, 52%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #74757B;
background-color: #74757B;
border-color: #74757B;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #74757B;
border: 2px solid #74757B;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#74757B]
text-[#74757B]
border-[#74757B]
shadow-[0_0_10px_74757B]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #74757B, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #74757B; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #74757B; 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 #74757B; background-color: #74757B15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #74757B20; border-left: 4px solid #74757B; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #74757B; }

Related Colors

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Analogous

Triadic

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Tetradic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #74757B in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

116, 117, 123

Red: 116 / Green: 117 / Blue: 123

HSL

231°, 3%, 47%

Hue: 231° / Saturation: 3% / Lightness: 47%

CMYK

6%, 5%, 0%, 52%

Cyan: 6% / Magenta: 5% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 52%

What color is #74757B?

#74757B is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

7B7A74

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #74757B to RGB:

rgb(116, 117, 123)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #74757B to HSL:

hsl(231, 3%, 47%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #74757B to CMYK:

cmyk(6%, 5%, 0%, 52%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A neutral blue tone, #74757B has RGB (116, 117, 123) and HSL (231°, 3%, 47%). 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 #74757B is #7B7A74, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #74797B.

Use #74757B in CSS: color: #74757B or background-color: #74757B. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #74757B

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

Contrast Ratio: 4.57:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #74757B?

#74757B is a neutral blue color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #74757B?

#74757B in RGB is (116, 117, 123) - 116 red, 117 green, and 123 blue.

How to use #74757B in CSS?

Use #74757B directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #74757B?

#7B7A74 (complementary), #74797B (analogous), and #4F5054 (lighter shade) work well with #74757B.