Information about #947A74 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #947A74 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(148, 122, 116) — 58% red, 47.8% green, 45.5% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 10 / 13 / 42. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #947A74 reads as a calm, restrained red and sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Designers typically reach for tones like this for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Hemp (#987D73). Nearby in the Register you will also find Otter (#8F7B70) and Reddish Grey (#997570).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(148, 122, 116)), which gives #947A74 its character. If you plan to put text on a #947A74 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.3:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 4.0:1. #947A74 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#947A74 color variations

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#947A74 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 #947A74

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

Hemp color link
Hemp

#987D73

Otter color link
Otter

#8F7B70

Reddish Grey color link
Reddish Grey

#997570

Bona Fide color link
Bona Fide

#97777B

Bazaar color link
Bazaar

#98777B

Incognito color link
Incognito

#8E7C6E

Kubrick color link
Kubrick

#8E7471

Stonewashed color link
Stonewashed

#8D8072

Double Malta color link
Double Malta

#93806C

Hurricane color link
Hurricane

#8B7E77

Americano color link
Americano

#8A7D72

Cinereous color link
Cinereous

#98817B

#947A74 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#947A74
  • RGB148, 122, 116
  • CMYK0, 10, 13, 42
  • CSSrgb(148, 122, 116)
  • HSL11°, 13%, 52%
  • HSL Precise11.25°, 13.008%, 51.765%
  • HSV11°, 22%, 58%
  • HSB11°, 22%, 58%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.580
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.478
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.455
  • GLSLvec3(0.580, 0.478, 0.455)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.580, 0.478, 0.455, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.580, 0.478, 0.455)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB58%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB47.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB45.5%
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID947A74
  • DECIMAL ID9730676
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01