Information about #73757D color

#73757D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #73757D is classified in the Register under the Blue Color Family, with Desaturated and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(115, 117, 125) (45.1% red, 45.9% green, 49% blue), or CMYK 4 / 3 / 0 / 51 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#73757D is a quiet, subdued grey that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Light Charcoal (#73787C). Nearby in the Register you will also find Storm Grey (#747880) and Raven (#6F747B).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(115, 117, 125)), which gives #73757D its character. If you plan to put text on a #73757D background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 4.6:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.6:1. #73757D has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#73757D color variations

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

#73757D 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

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

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

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

Tetradic

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

Tetradic color scheme

Square

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

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #73757D

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

Storm Grey color link
Storm Grey

#747880

Raven color link
Raven

#6F747B

Waterloo color link
Waterloo

#727282

Trojan color link
Trojan

#757878

Monsoon color link
Monsoon

#7A7679

Sonic Silver color link
Sonic Silver

#757575

Mamba color link
Mamba

#766D7C

Detroit color link
Detroit

#787774

Nickel color link
Nickel

#727472

Skeletony color link
Skeletony

#777887

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#73757D
  • RGB115, 117, 125
  • CMYK4, 3, 0, 51
  • CSSrgb(115, 117, 125)
  • HSL228°, 4%, 47%
  • HSL Precise228°, 4.167%, 47.059%
  • HSV228°, 8%, 49%
  • HSB228°, 8%, 49%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.451
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.459
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.490
  • GLSLvec3(0.451, 0.459, 0.490)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.451, 0.459, 0.490, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.451, 0.459, 0.490)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB45.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB45.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB49%
  • Color FamilyBlue
  • Saturation FamilyDesaturated
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID73757D
  • DECIMAL ID7566717
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01