Information about #74495C color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #74495C belongs to the Rose Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(116, 73, 92) (45.5% red, 28.6% green, 36.1% blue), or CMYK 0 / 17 / 9 / 55 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#74495C presents itself as a softly toned pink-red rose — one that holds a balanced mid-tone. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Cosmic (#794D60). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Cordite (#6D4658) and Dirty Purple (#734A65).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(116, 73, 92)), which gives #74495C its character. If you plan to put text on a #74495C background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 7.4:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.9:1. No one has named #74495C so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#74495C color variations

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

#74495C color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#74495C color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#74495C color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#74495C 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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#74495C 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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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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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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Nearest named colors to #74495C

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

Cosmic color link
Cosmic

#794D60

Cordite color link
Cordite

#6D4658

Dirty Purple color link
Dirty Purple

#734A65

Finn color link
Finn

#694554

Dull Purple color link
Dull Purple

#7F525D

YSK Brown color link
YSK Brown

#735351

Antique Red color link
Antique Red

#7D4F51

Minx color link
Minx

#68535B

Spellbound color link
Spellbound

#6D4A4E

Rosy Finch color link
Rosy Finch

#7F4E52

Brownish Purple color link
Brownish Purple

#76424E

Deep Ruby color link
Deep Ruby

#843F5B

#74495C color backgrounds & wallpapers

Download color wallpaper / background for your Desktop PC, Tablet or Mobile phone.

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#74495C color image #74495C color solid HD wallpaper 1170x2532 (Mobile)

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#74495C
  • RGB116, 73, 92
  • CMYK0, 17, 9, 55
  • CSSrgb(116, 73, 92)
  • HSL333°, 23%, 37%
  • HSL Precise333.488°, 22.751%, 37.059%
  • HSV333°, 37%, 45%
  • HSB333°, 37%, 45%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.455
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.286
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.361
  • GLSLvec3(0.455, 0.286, 0.361)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.455, 0.286, 0.361, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.455, 0.286, 0.361)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB45.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB28.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB36.1%
  • Color Family (Hue)Rose
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID74495C
  • DECIMAL ID7620956
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • This page visited6 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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