#747C72
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#747C72
Color Values
#747C72
116, 124, 114
108.0, 4.2%, 46.7%
108.0, 8.1%, 48.6%
6.5%, 0.0%, 8.1%, 51.4%
0.5765 0.0178 139.4
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: #747C72;
color: #747C72;
border-color: #747C72;
Neutral 500
#737373
Tailwind Shades
Contrast Checker
Text on white
4.31:1
Text on black
4.87:1
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #747C72?
RGB(116, 124, 114) · HSL(108.0, 4.2%, 46.7%) · CMYK(6.5%, 0.0%, 8.1%, 51.4%)
Does #747C72 meet WCAG contrast on white?
4.31:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.
What text color is readable on #747C72?
Use 000000 text on a #747C72 background; contrast on black is 4.87:1.