Information about #736F8D color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #736F8D belongs to the Blue Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(115, 111, 141) (45.1% red, 43.5% green, 55.3% blue), or CMYK 10 / 12 / 0 / 45 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#736F8D presents itself as a softly toned classic blue — one that feels open and friendly. In practice it works well for versatile mid-ground roles, from cards to secondary buttons. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Waterloo (#727282). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Skeletony (#777887) and Rhythm (#777696).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(115, 111, 141)), which gives #736F8D its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #736F8D: 4.8:1 contrast (passing WCAG AA) versus 4.4:1 for black. #736F8D has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#736F8D color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#736F8D color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#736F8D color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#736F8D color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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#777487

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Grey

#808080

#736F8D color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#736F8D color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes
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Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme
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Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme
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#6E798C
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Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme
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#6E8C72
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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
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#6E8C81
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Nearest named colors to #736F8D

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Waterloo color link
Waterloo

#727282

Skeletony color link
Skeletony

#777887

Rhythm color link
Rhythm

#777696

Mousy Wisteria color link
Mousy Wisteria

#766980

Grey Purple color link
Grey Purple

#826D8C

Labyrinth color link
Labyrinth

#786A7F

Storm Grey color link
Storm Grey

#747880

Weathered Blue color link
Weathered Blue

#677583

Stained Red color link
Stained Red

#78779B

Purplish Grey color link
Purplish Grey

#7A687F

Mamba color link
Mamba

#766D7C

Slate Gray color link
Slate Gray

#708090

#736F8D color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#736F8D
  • RGB115, 111, 141
  • CMYK10, 12, 0, 45
  • CSSrgb(115, 111, 141)
  • HSL248°, 12%, 49%
  • HSL Precise248°, 11.905%, 49.412%
  • HSV248°, 21%, 55%
  • HSB248°, 21%, 55%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.451
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.435
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.553
  • GLSLvec3(0.451, 0.435, 0.553)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.451, 0.435, 0.553, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.451, 0.435, 0.553)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB45.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB43.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB55.3%
  • Color Family (Hue)Blue
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID736F8D
  • DECIMAL ID7565197
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • This page visited6 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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