Information about #747F9A color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #747F9A is classified in the Register under the Azure Color Family, with Low Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(116, 127, 154) (45.5% red, 49.8% green, 60.4% blue), or CMYK 15 / 11 / 0 / 40 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#747F9A is a calm, restrained azure that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for balanced palettes where no single element should shout. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Steel (#738595). Nearby in the Register you will also find Stained Red (#78779B) and Light Slate Gray (#778899).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(116, 127, 154)), which gives #747F9A its character. On this background, black text reaches a 5.2:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AA); white stays at 4.0:1. No one has named #747F9A so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#747F9A color variations

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#747F9A 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 #747F9A

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

Steel color link
Steel

#738595

Stained Red color link
Stained Red

#78779B

Rhythm color link
Rhythm

#777696

Slate Gray color link
Slate Gray

#708090

Tsunami color link
Tsunami

#6B8393

Bluish Grey color link
Bluish Grey

#748B97

Abacus color link
Abacus

#768993

Bermuda Grey color link
Bermuda Grey

#6F8C9F

Shadow Blue color link
Shadow Blue

#778BA5

#747F9A color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#747F9A
  • RGB116, 127, 154
  • CMYK15, 11, 0, 40
  • CSSrgb(116, 127, 154)
  • HSL223°, 16%, 53%
  • HSL Precise222.632°, 15.833%, 52.941%
  • HSV223°, 25%, 60%
  • HSB223°, 25%, 60%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.455
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.498
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.604
  • GLSLvec3(0.455, 0.498, 0.604)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.455, 0.498, 0.604, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.455, 0.498, 0.604)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB45.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB49.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB60.4%
  • Color Family (Hue)Azure
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID747F9A
  • DECIMAL ID7634842
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01