#747C6E color
The hex color #747C6E is a gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 45.5% red, 48.6% green and 43.1% blue (116, 124, 110).
Its hue angle is 94°, with 6% saturation and 46% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 6% cyan, 0% magenta, 11% 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).
#747C6E color codes
| HEX | #747C6E | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(116, 124, 110) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(45.5%, 48.6%, 43.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(94, 6%, 46%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(94, 11%, 49%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(6%, 0%, 11%, 51%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(50.98, -5.77, 6.63) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(50.98, 8.79, 131.06) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(17.224, 19.254, 17.558) | |
| Decimal | 7634030 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #747C6E, 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 #747C6E | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.85:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.33:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #747C6E 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 #747C6E looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#7d7a6dProtanopia
no red cones#7c796fDeuteranopia
no green cones#747b78Tritanopia
no blue cones#797979Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #747c6e; }
.text { color: #747c6e; }
.border { border: 2px solid #747c6e; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(116 124 110 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #747c6e, #6e7c6f); }
Similar colors
#747f71Camo Clay#738276Smoke#67786eCamping Trip#7d8878Majestic Evergreen#7a7c76Gunsmoke#757461Mangrove#808069Warm Gray#78776fWolf Pack
Questions
- What color is #747C6E?
- #747C6E is a gray, closest to the named color Camo Clay. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #747C6E?
- The RGB value is 116, 124, 110: 116 red, 124 green and 110 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #747C6E?
- The complementary color is #766E7C, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #747C6E?
- 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.