Information about #746AB9 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #746AB9 is classified in the Register under the Blue Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(116, 106, 185) (45.5% red, 41.6% green, 72.5% blue), or CMYK 27 / 31 / 0 / 27 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #746AB9 reads as a moderately toned classic blue and feels open and friendly. Designers typically reach for tones like this for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Toolbox (#746CC0). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Chetwode Blue (#666FB4) and Deluge (#7563A8).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(116, 106, 185)), which gives #746AB9 its character. If you plan to put text on a #746AB9 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 4.7:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.5:1. No one has named #746AB9 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#746AB9 color variations

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#746AB9 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 #746AB9

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

Toolbox color link
Toolbox

#746CC0

Deluge color link
Deluge

#7563A8

Fuchsia Blue color link
Fuchsia Blue

#7A58C1

Long Shot color link
Long Shot

#8776B6

Moody Blue color link
Moody Blue

#8378C7

Ube color link
Ube

#8878C3

Scampi color link
Scampi

#6F63A0

#746AB9 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#746AB9
  • RGB116, 106, 185
  • CMYK27, 31, 0, 27
  • CSSrgb(116, 106, 185)
  • HSL248°, 36%, 57%
  • HSL Precise247.595°, 36.073%, 57.059%
  • HSV248°, 43%, 73%
  • HSB248°, 43%, 73%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.455
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.416
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.725
  • GLSLvec3(0.455, 0.416, 0.725)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.455, 0.416, 0.725, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.455, 0.416, 0.725)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB45.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB41.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB72.5%
  • Color Family (Hue)Blue
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID746AB9
  • DECIMAL ID7629497
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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