#737B6C color
The hex color #737B6C is a gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 45.1% red, 48.2% green and 42.4% blue (115, 123, 108).
Its hue angle is 92°, with 6% saturation and 45% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 7% cyan, 0% magenta, 12% yellow and 52% black.
The closest named color is Camo Clay (#747F71), a difference of 1.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 4.78:1).
#737B6C color codes
| HEX | #737B6C | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(115, 123, 108) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(45.1%, 48.2%, 42.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(92, 6%, 45%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(92, 12%, 48%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 0%, 12%, 52%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(50.56, -5.97, 7.19) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(50.56, 9.35, 129.72) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(16.86, 18.893, 16.943) | |
| Decimal | 7568236 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #737B6C, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #737B6C | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.78:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.39:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #737B6C as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.39:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.78:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #737B6C looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#7d796bProtanopia
no red cones#7b786dDeuteranopia
no green cones#747a77Tritanopia
no blue cones#787878Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #737b6c; }
.text { color: #737b6c; }
.border { border: 2px solid #737b6c; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(115 123 108 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #737b6c, #6c7b6d); }
Similar colors
#747f71Camo Clay#738276Smoke#67786eCamping Trip#7d8878Majestic Evergreen#757461Mangrove#808069Warm Gray#7a7c76Gunsmoke#747261Organic
Questions
- What color is #737B6C?
- #737B6C is a gray, closest to the named color Camo Clay. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #737B6C?
- The RGB value is 115, 123, 108: 115 red, 123 green and 108 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #737B6C?
- The complementary color is #746C7B, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #737B6C?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.78:1 and white text 4.39:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.