Information about #747960 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #747960 belongs to the Yellow Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(116, 121, 96) — 45.5% red, 47.5% green, 37.6% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 2 / 0 / 10 / 53. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#747960 is a calm, restrained yellow 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 a hair away from Limed Ash (#747D63). Nearby in the Register you will also find Finch (#75785A) and Synchronise (#797564).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(116, 121, 96)), which gives #747960 its character. If you plan to put text on a #747960 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 4.6:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 4.5:1. #747960 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#747960 color variations

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

#747960 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 #747960

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

Limed Ash color link
Limed Ash

#747D63

Finch color link
Finch

#75785A

Synchronise color link
Synchronise

#797564

Strobe color link
Strobe

#79735C

Quarry Stone color link
Quarry Stone

#7B745E

Kokoda color link
Kokoda

#7B785A

Internet color link
Internet

#737062

Ranger color link
Ranger

#6D8063

Pablo color link
Pablo

#7A715C

Reseda Green color link
Reseda Green

#6C7C59

Flint color link
Flint

#716E61

#747960 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#747960
  • RGB116, 121, 96
  • CMYK2, 0, 10, 53
  • CSSrgb(116, 121, 96)
  • HSL72°, 12%, 43%
  • HSL Precise72°, 11.521%, 42.549%
  • HSV72°, 21%, 47%
  • HSB72°, 21%, 47%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.455
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.475
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.376
  • GLSLvec3(0.455, 0.475, 0.376)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.455, 0.475, 0.376, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.455, 0.475, 0.376)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB45.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB47.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB37.6%
  • Color Family (Hue)Yellow
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID747960
  • DECIMAL ID7633248
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01