#737F6E color
The hex color #737F6E is a gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 45.1% red, 49.8% green and 43.1% blue (115, 127, 110).
Its hue angle is 102°, with 7% saturation and 46% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 9% cyan, 0% magenta, 13% yellow and 50% black.
The closest named color is Camo Clay (#747F71), a difference of 1.3 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 4.99:1).
#737F6E color codes
| HEX | #737F6E | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(115, 127, 110) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(45.1%, 49.8%, 43.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(102, 7%, 46%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(102, 13%, 50%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(9%, 0%, 13%, 50%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(51.78, -7.85, 7.75) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(51.78, 11.03, 135.36) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(17.474, 19.949, 17.679) | |
| Decimal | 7569262 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #737F6E, 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 #737F6E | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.99:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.21:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #737F6E as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.21:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.99:1 | 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 #737F6E looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#807c6dProtanopia
no red cones#7e7b6fDeuteranopia
no green cones#737e7aTritanopia
no blue cones#7b7b7bAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #737f6e; }
.text { color: #737f6e; }
.border { border: 2px solid #737f6e; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(115 127 110 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #737f6e, #6e7f72); }
Similar colors
#747f71Camo Clay#738276Smoke#7d8878Majestic Evergreen#76856aWreath#677f70Ecological#67786eCamping Trip#6f8770Thyme and Place#74857fArmour
Questions
- What color is #737F6E?
- #737F6E is a gray, closest to the named color Camo Clay. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #737F6E?
- The RGB value is 115, 127, 110: 115 red, 127 green and 110 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #737F6E?
- The complementary color is #7A6E7F, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #737F6E?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.99:1 and white text 4.21:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.