#747C6D color
The hex color #747C6D is a gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 45.5% red, 48.6% green and 42.7% blue (116, 124, 109).
Its hue angle is 92°, with 6% saturation and 46% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 6% cyan, 0% magenta, 12% yellow and 51% black.
The closest named color is Camo Clay (#747F71), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 4.85:1).
#747C6D color codes
| HEX | #747C6D | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(116, 124, 109) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(45.5%, 48.6%, 42.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(92, 6%, 46%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(92, 12%, 49%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(6%, 0%, 12%, 51%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(50.96, -5.96, 7.18) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(50.96, 9.33, 129.72) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(17.17, 19.232, 17.273) | |
| Decimal | 7634029 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #747C6D, 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 #747C6D | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.85:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.33:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #747C6D as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.33:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.85:1 | 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 #747C6D looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#7e7a6cProtanopia
no red cones#7c796eDeuteranopia
no green cones#757b78Tritanopia
no blue cones#797979Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #747c6d; }
.text { color: #747c6d; }
.border { border: 2px solid #747c6d; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(116 124 109 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #747c6d, #6d7c6e); }
Similar colors
#747f71Camo Clay#738276Smoke#7d8878Majestic Evergreen#67786eCamping Trip#808069Warm Gray#757461Mangrove#7a7c76Gunsmoke#747261Organic
Questions
- What color is #747C6D?
- #747C6D is a gray, closest to the named color Camo Clay. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #747C6D?
- The RGB value is 116, 124, 109: 116 red, 124 green and 109 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #747C6D?
- The complementary color is #756D7C, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #747C6D?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.85:1 and white text 4.33:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.