Information about #748A8B color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #748A8B belongs to the Cyan Color Family, featuring Desaturated and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(116, 138, 139) (45.5% red, 54.1% green, 54.5% blue), or CMYK 9 / 0 / 0 / 45 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#748A8B presents itself as a quiet, subdued grey — one 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 Alexandra's Eyes (#73888C). Nearby in the Register you will also find Gumbo (#718F8A) and Juniper (#74918E).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(116, 138, 139)), which gives #748A8B its character. If you plan to put text on a #748A8B background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.8:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.7:1. #748A8B has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#748A8B color variations

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

#748A8B color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#748A8B color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#748A8B color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#748A8B 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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#748A8B 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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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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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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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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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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Nearest named colors to #748A8B

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

Alexandra's Eyes color link
Alexandra's Eyes

#73888C

Gumbo color link
Gumbo

#718F8A

Juniper color link
Juniper

#74918E

Abacus color link
Abacus

#768993

Regent Grey color link
Regent Grey

#798488

Steel Grey color link
Steel Grey

#6F828A

Antique Navy Hue color link
Antique Navy Hue

#718894

Bluff color link
Bluff

#718187

Steel color link
Steel

#738595

Revolution color link
Revolution

#7E848B

Slate Gray color link
Slate Gray

#708090

Bluish Grey color link
Bluish Grey

#748B97

#748A8B color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#748A8B
  • RGB116, 138, 139
  • CMYK9, 0, 0, 45
  • CSSrgb(116, 138, 139)
  • HSL183°, 9%, 50%
  • HSL Precise182.609°, 9.02%, 50%
  • HSV183°, 17%, 55%
  • HSB183°, 17%, 55%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.455
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.541
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.545
  • GLSLvec3(0.455, 0.541, 0.545)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.455, 0.541, 0.545, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.455, 0.541, 0.545)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB45.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB54.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB54.5%
  • Color Family (Hue)Cyan
  • Saturation FamilyDesaturated
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID748A8B
  • DECIMAL ID7637643
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • This page visited6 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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