#747D79 Color Information

Hex color code: #747D79

#747D79 is a subtle cyan color. In RGB it is (116, 125, 121), and in HSL it is (153°, 4%, 47%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NameGray

HEX

#747D79

RGB

116, 125, 121

HSL

153°, 4%, 47%

CMYK

7%, 0%, 3%, 51%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #747D79;
background-color: #747D79;
border-color: #747D79;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #747D79;
border: 2px solid #747D79;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#747D79]
text-[#747D79]
border-[#747D79]
shadow-[0_0_10px_747D79]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #747D79, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #747D79; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #747D79; 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 #747D79; background-color: #747D7915; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #747D7920; border-left: 4px solid #747D79; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #747D79; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #747D79 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

116, 125, 121

Red: 116 / Green: 125 / Blue: 121

HSL

153°, 4%, 47%

Hue: 153° / Saturation: 4% / Lightness: 47%

CMYK

7%, 0%, 3%, 51%

Cyan: 7% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 3% / Key: 51%

What color is #747D79?

#747D79 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

7D7377

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #747D79 to RGB:

rgb(116, 125, 121)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #747D79 to HSL:

hsl(153, 4%, 47%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #747D79 to CMYK:

cmyk(7%, 0%, 3%, 51%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A subtle cyan tone, #747D79 has RGB (116, 125, 121) and HSL (153°, 4%, 47%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is typically applied in digital products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #747D79 is #7D7377, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #737D74.

Use #747D79 in CSS: color: #747D79 or background-color: #747D79. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #747D79

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

Contrast Ratio: 4.95:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #747D79?

#747D79 is a subtle cyan color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #747D79?

#747D79 in RGB is (116, 125, 121) - 116 red, 125 green, and 121 blue.

How to use #747D79 in CSS?

Use #747D79 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #747D79?

#7D7377 (complementary), #737D74 (analogous), and #4E5552 (lighter shade) work well with #747D79.