Information about #746D78 color

#746D78 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #746D78 is classified in the Register under the Violet Color Family, with Desaturated and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(116, 109, 120) (45.5% red, 42.7% green, 47.1% blue), or CMYK 2 / 4 / 0 / 53 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#746D78 is a muted, almost neutral neutral 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 Mamba (#766D7C). Nearby in the Register you will also find Old Lavender (#796878) and Rum (#716675).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(116, 109, 120)), which gives #746D78 its character. If you plan to put text on a #746D78 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.0:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.2:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #746D78 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#746D78 color variations

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

#746D78 color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#746D78 color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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#5D5760

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#454148

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#2E2B30

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Black

#000000

#746D78 color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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#78747B

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#7B777C

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Grey

#808080

#746D78 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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#6F6D78

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#746D78 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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#6D786F
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#77786D
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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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#6F6D78
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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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#78746D
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#6D7874
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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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#786D71
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#71786D
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#6D7874
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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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#786F6D
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#71786D
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#6D7778
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Nearest named colors to #746D78

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

Mamba color link
Mamba

#766D7C

Old Lavender color link
Old Lavender

#796878

Rum color link
Rum

#716675

Sonic Silver color link
Sonic Silver

#757575

Labyrinth color link
Labyrinth

#786A7F

Raven color link
Raven

#6F747B

Mousy Wisteria color link
Mousy Wisteria

#766980

Nickel color link
Nickel

#727472

Vintage Dark Grey color link
Vintage Dark Grey

#737270

Weathered Grey color link
Weathered Grey

#776F6F

Pat Routa color link
Pat Routa

#777270

Empress color link
Empress

#7C7173

#746D78 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#746D78
  • RGB116, 109, 120
  • CMYK2, 4, 0, 53
  • CSSrgb(116, 109, 120)
  • HSL278°, 5%, 45%
  • HSL Precise278.182°, 4.803%, 44.902%
  • HSV278°, 9%, 47%
  • HSB278°, 9%, 47%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.455
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.427
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.471
  • GLSLvec3(0.455, 0.427, 0.471)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.455, 0.427, 0.471, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.455, 0.427, 0.471)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB45.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB42.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB47.1%
  • Color Family (Hue)Violet
  • Saturation FamilyDesaturated
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID746D78
  • DECIMAL ID7630200
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • This page visited6 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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