#748B8B Color Information

Hex color code: #748B8B

The hex color #748B8B is a muted cyan with RGB values of (116, 139, 139) and HSL of (180°, 9%, 50%). It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameSlate Gray

HEX

#748B8B

RGB

116, 139, 139

HSL

180°, 9%, 50%

CMYK

17%, 0%, 0%, 45%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #748B8B;
background-color: #748B8B;
border-color: #748B8B;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #748B8B;
border: 2px solid #748B8B;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#748B8B]
text-[#748B8B]
border-[#748B8B]
shadow-[0_0_10px_748B8B]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #748B8B, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #748B8B; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #748B8B; 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 #748B8B; background-color: #748B8B15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #748B8B20; border-left: 4px solid #748B8B; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #748B8B; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #748B8B in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

116, 139, 139

Red: 116 / Green: 139 / Blue: 139

HSL

180°, 9%, 50%

Hue: 180° / Saturation: 9% / Lightness: 50%

CMYK

17%, 0%, 0%, 45%

Cyan: 17% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 45%

What color is #748B8B?

#748B8B is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

8B7474

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #748B8B to RGB:

rgb(116, 139, 139)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #748B8B to HSL:

hsl(180, 9%, 50%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #748B8B to CMYK:

cmyk(17%, 0%, 0%, 45%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#748B8B is a neutral cyan color with RGB values of 116, 139, 139 and HSL of 180°, 9%, 50%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for commonly used in modern UI design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #748B8B is #8B7474, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #748B80.

Use #748B8B in CSS: color: #748B8B or background-color: #748B8B. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #748B8B

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

Contrast Ratio: 5.81:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #748B8B?

#748B8B is a neutral cyan color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #748B8B?

#748B8B in RGB is (116, 139, 139) - 116 red, 139 green, and 139 blue.

How to use #748B8B in CSS?

Use #748B8B directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #748B8B?

#8B7474 (complementary), #748B80 (analogous), and #516161 (lighter shade) work well with #748B8B.