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Information about #747C6C color

#747C6C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #747C6C belongs to the Chartreuse Color Family, featuring Desaturated and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(116, 124, 108) — 45.5% red, 48.6% green, 42.4% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 3 / 0 / 6 / 51. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#747C6C 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 a hair away from Half Chicago (#777770). Nearby in the Register you will also find Montoya (#777972) and Triple Delta (#787973).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(116, 124, 108)), which gives #747C6C its character. If you plan to put text on a #747C6C background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 4.8:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 4.3:1. #747C6C has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#747C6C color variations

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

#747C6C 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 #747C6C

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

Half Chicago color link
Half Chicago

#777770

Montoya color link
Montoya

#777972

Triple Delta color link
Triple Delta

#787973

Dove Grey color link
Dove Grey

#777672

Limed Ash color link
Limed Ash

#747D63

Harbor Rat color link
Harbor Rat

#757D75

Tapa color link
Tapa

#7C7C72

Nickel color link
Nickel

#727472

Detroit color link
Detroit

#787774

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#747C6C
  • RGB116, 124, 108
  • CMYK3, 0, 6, 51
  • CSSrgb(116, 124, 108)
  • HSL90°, 7%, 45%
  • HSL Precise90°, 6.897%, 45.49%
  • HSV90°, 13%, 49%
  • HSB90°, 13%, 49%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.455
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.486
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.424
  • GLSLvec3(0.455, 0.486, 0.424)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.455, 0.486, 0.424, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.455, 0.486, 0.424)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB45.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB48.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB42.4%
  • Color FamilyChartreuse
  • Saturation FamilyDesaturated
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID747C6C
  • DECIMAL ID7634028
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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