#747986 Color Information

Hex color code: #747986

#747986 is a understated blue color. In RGB it is (116, 121, 134), and in HSL it is (223°, 7%, 49%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NameSlate Gray
HEX
#747986
RGB
116, 121, 134
HSL
223°, 7%, 49%
CMYK
13%, 10%, 0%, 47%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #747986;
background-color: #747986;
border-color: #747986;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #747986;
border: 2px solid #747986;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#747986]
text-[#747986]
border-[#747986]
shadow-[0_0_10px_747986]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #747986, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #747986; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #747986; 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 #747986; background-color: #74798615; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #74798620; border-left: 4px solid #747986; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #747986; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #747986 in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

116, 121, 134

Red: 116 / Green: 121 / Blue: 134

HSL

223°, 7%, 49%

Hue: 223° / Saturation: 7% / Lightness: 49%

CMYK

13%, 10%, 0%, 47%

Cyan: 13% / Magenta: 10% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 47%

What color is #747986?

#747986 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #747986 to RGB:

rgb(116, 121, 134)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #747986 to HSL:

hsl(223, 7%, 49%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #747986 to CMYK:

cmyk(13%, 10%, 0%, 47%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A muted blue tone, #747986 has RGB (116, 121, 134) and HSL (223°, 7%, 49%). 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 #747986 is #868174, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #748286.

Use #747986 in CSS: color: #747986 or background-color: #747986. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #747986

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

Contrast Ratio: 4.82:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #747986?

#747986 is a muted blue color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #747986?

#747986 in RGB is (116, 121, 134) - 116 red, 121 green, and 134 blue.

How to use #747986 in CSS?

Use #747986 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #747986?

#868174 (complementary), #748286 (analogous), and #51545D (lighter shade) work well with #747986.