#736B6A

#736B6A

Color Values

HEX

#736B6A

RGB

115, 107, 106

HSL

6.7, 4.1%, 43.3%

HSV

6.7, 7.8%, 45.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 7.0%, 7.8%, 54.9%

OKLCH

0.5348 0.0102 26.1

Properties

Color Psychology

Medium gray represents balance, neutrality, and diplomatic composure. It is the color of concrete, steel, and overcast skies, suggesting urban modernity and industrial strength. Gray communicates professionalism and impartiality in equal measure.

Design Usage

Medium gray is essential for body text, icons, and secondary labels in user interfaces. It provides the typographic backbone of design systems, separating primary from secondary information. Ensure proper contrast ratios since many popular mid-gray values fall below WCAG AA for text on white backgrounds.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #736B6A;
color: #736B6A;
border-color: #736B6A;
Nearest Tailwind: Stone 500 #78716C

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.2:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.04:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #736B6A?

RGB(115, 107, 106) · HSL(6.7, 4.1%, 43.3%) · CMYK(0.0%, 7.0%, 7.8%, 54.9%)

Does #736B6A meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.2:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #736B6A?

Use FFFFFF text on a #736B6A background; contrast on black is 4.04:1.