#747D81 Color Information

Hex color code: #747D81

The hex color #747D81 is a subtle blue with RGB values of (116, 125, 129) and HSL of (198°, 5%, 48%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NameGray

HEX

#747D81

RGB

116, 125, 129

HSL

198°, 5%, 48%

CMYK

10%, 3%, 0%, 49%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #747D81;
background-color: #747D81;
border-color: #747D81;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #747D81;
border: 2px solid #747D81;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#747D81]
text-[#747D81]
border-[#747D81]
shadow-[0_0_10px_747D81]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #747D81, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #747D81; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #747D81; 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 #747D81; background-color: #747D8115; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #747D8120; border-left: 4px solid #747D81; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #747D81; }

Related Colors

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Tetradic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #747D81 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

116, 125, 129

Red: 116 / Green: 125 / Blue: 129

HSL

198°, 5%, 48%

Hue: 198° / Saturation: 5% / Lightness: 48%

CMYK

10%, 3%, 0%, 49%

Cyan: 10% / Magenta: 3% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 49%

What color is #747D81?

#747D81 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

817874

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #747D81 to RGB:

rgb(116, 125, 129)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #747D81 to HSL:

hsl(198, 5%, 48%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #747D81 to CMYK:

cmyk(10%, 3%, 0%, 49%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A understated blue tone, #747D81 has RGB (116, 125, 129) and HSL (198°, 5%, 48%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is often used for branding and logos. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #747D81 is #817874, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #74817E.

Use #747D81 in CSS: color: #747D81 or background-color: #747D81. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #747D81

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

Contrast Ratio: 4.99:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #747D81?

#747D81 is a understated blue color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #747D81?

#747D81 in RGB is (116, 125, 129) - 116 red, 125 green, and 129 blue.

How to use #747D81 in CSS?

Use #747D81 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #747D81?

#817874 (complementary), #74817E (analogous), and #505658 (lighter shade) work well with #747D81.