#747FBE Color Information

Hex color code: #747FBE

#747FBE is a gentle blue color. In RGB it is (116, 127, 190), and in HSL it is (231°, 36%, 60%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameLight Slate Gray
HEX
#747FBE
RGB
116, 127, 190
HSL
231°, 36%, 60%
CMYK
39%, 33%, 0%, 25%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #747FBE;
background-color: #747FBE;
border-color: #747FBE;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #747FBE;
border: 2px solid #747FBE;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#747FBE]
text-[#747FBE]
border-[#747FBE]
shadow-[0_0_10px_747FBE]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #747FBE, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

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

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #747FBE; 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 #747FBE; background-color: #747FBE15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #747FBE20; border-left: 4px solid #747FBE; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #747FBE; }

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Color Theory

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

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

116, 127, 190

Red: 116 / Green: 127 / Blue: 190

HSL

231°, 36%, 60%

Hue: 231° / Saturation: 36% / Lightness: 60%

CMYK

39%, 33%, 0%, 25%

Cyan: 39% / Magenta: 33% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 25%

What color is #747FBE?

#747FBE is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #747FBE to RGB:

rgb(116, 127, 190)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #747FBE to HSL:

hsl(231, 36%, 60%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #747FBE to CMYK:

cmyk(39%, 33%, 0%, 25%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#747FBE is a gentle blue color with RGB values of 116, 127, 190 and HSL of 231°, 36%, 60%. This blue-purple hue evokes creativity and luxury, making it suitable for a common choice for dashboards and SaaS products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #747FBE is #BEB374, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #74A4BE.

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

Contrast with #747FBE

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

Contrast Ratio: 5.52:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #747FBE?

#747FBE is a gentle blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #747FBE?

#747FBE in RGB is (116, 127, 190) - 116 red, 127 green, and 190 blue.

How to use #747FBE in CSS?

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

What colors go well with #747FBE?

#BEB374 (complementary), #74A4BE (analogous), and #49569C (lighter shade) work well with #747FBE.