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HEX 746D72 - #746D72, RGB(116,109,114) Color


Color Name: Dim Gray*
Hex Color Code: #746D72
RGB Color Code: RGB(116, 109, 114)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 6.0%, 1.7%, 54.5%



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What color is 746D72?

The RGB color code for color number #746D72 is RGB(116, 109, 114). In the RGB color model, #746D72 has a red value of 116, a green value of 109, and a blue value of 114. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 6.0% magenta, 1.7% yellow, and 54.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 317.1° (degrees), 3.1 % saturation, and 44.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #746D72 has a hue of 317.1° (degrees), 6.0 % saturation and 45.5 % brightness/value.



Color 746D72 is cool or warm?

Color 746D72 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #746D72? (For interior and product design)

746D72 has an LRV of nearly 16. By LRV value, it is a medium dark color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



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#746D72

Light Color


Compare LRV 16 of #746D72 with dark and light Color




Is #746D72 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 746D72 meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.

WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.

  • Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
  • Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.





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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


HEX #746D72 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(116, 109, 114)
Red
116 (45.5%)
Green
109 (42.7%)
Blue
114 (44.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
6.03%
Yellow
1.72%
Key
54.51%

HSL

HSL(317.14deg, 3.1 %, 44.1 %)

Hue
317.14°
Saturation
3.11 %.
Lightness
44.12 %.

RYB

RYB(90, 106, 115)
Red
90 (35.3%)
Yellow
106 (41.4%)
Blue
115 (45.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
317.14°
Saturation
6.03 %.
Brightness / Value
45.49 %.

HWB

H: 317.14°

W: 42.75 %

B: 54.51 %

XYZ

X : 15.71

Y : 15.87

Z : 18.15

YXY

Y1 : 15.87

X : 0.32

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 54.51%

M : 57.25%

Y : 55.29%


LRV

~ 15.9 %

Munsell Color System

2.9RP 4.5/0.7

CIE-Lab

L : 46.8

A : 3.71

B : -1.81

CIE-Lch

L : 46.8

C : 4.13

H : 334.04

CIE-Luv

L : 46.8

U : 3.69

V : -3.02

Hunter-Lab

L : 39.83

A : 0.69

B : 0.86






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #746D72

Here are the colors similar to 746D72. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.

#696969
Dim Gray
ΔE - 5.65 (94.4% similar)
#676767
Granite Gray
ΔE - 5.99 (94.0% similar)
#796878
Old Lavender
ΔE - 6.90 (93.1% similar)
#727472
Nickel
ΔE - 7.51 (92.5% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 746D72.

#726D6F
PANTONE 4292 C
ΔE - 2.09 (97.9% similar)
#736B75
PANTONE 4284 C
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)
#757171
PANTONE 8422 C
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)
#6C6463
PANTONE 2334 C
ΔE - 4.83 (95.2% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 746D72.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 746D72.

#6A696C
BS 22-B-25 - Nightshade
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)
#7C7E81
BS 00-A-07 - Grey
ΔE - 7.94 (92.1% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 746D72.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 746D72.

#6B6B7F
RAL 4012 - Pearl Blackberry
ΔE - 7.32 (92.7% similar)
#7A7B7A
RAL 7037 - Dusty Gray
ΔE - 7.81 (92.2% similar)
#6C6E6B
RAL 7005 - Mouse Gray
ΔE - 7.84 (92.2% similar)


Paint color for Hex #746D72

Here are the paint colors similar to 746D72. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Behr

Hex color 746D72 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #746D72 to Behr

#73696F
Sultry Smoke (MQ1-33)
ΔE - 2.04 (98.0% similar)
#7E737D
Plush Velvet (N100-5)
ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)
#696465
Arabian Veil (PPU17-19)
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% similar)
#7C707C
Plum Shadow (PPU17-17)
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 746D72 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #746D72 to Benjamin Moore

#7A6F74
Vintage Charm (1455)
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)
#796C6F
Kasbah (AF-640)
ΔE - 2.85 (97.1% similar)
#6C6B6D
Arctic Seal (CSP-15)
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)
#7C6A73
Bonne Nuit (AF-635)
ΔE - 5.34 (94.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 746D72 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #746D72 to Sherwin Williams

#736F78
Exclusive Plum (SW 6263)
ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)
#6D6562
Folkstone (SW 6005)
ΔE - 5.52 (94.5% similar)
#7E696A
Patchwork Plum (SW 0022)
ΔE - 6.24 (93.8% similar)
#78736E
Gauntlet Gray (SW 7019)
ΔE - 6.49 (93.5% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 746D72 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #746D72 to PPG Paints

#69656A
Cracked Slate (PPG1003-6)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#6F6A68
Gibraltar Gray (PPG1002-6)
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)
#7C6B76
Purple Dusk (PPG13-19)
ΔE - 5.43 (94.6% similar)
#6A6472
Silverado (PPG1172-6)
ΔE - 5.51 (94.5% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 746D72 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #746D72 to Valspar

#7C6C72
Simple Plum (1001-7B)
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)
#766769
Gray Grape (V126-5)
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)
#777575
Nature Walk (8006-12E)
ΔE - 4.97 (95.0% similar)
#706A67
Vintage Boots (M350)
ΔE - 4.97 (95.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 746D72 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #746D72 to Dunn-Edwards

#757374
Bank Vault (DE 6383)
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)
#6C6B6A
Boat Anchor (DE 6377)
ΔE - 5.42 (94.6% similar)
#656470
Eventide (DET 406)
ΔE - 5.70 (94.3% similar)
#6F7476
Battleship Gray (DEC 797)
ΔE - 7.57 (92.4% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 746D72 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #746D72 to Farrow & Ball

#736660
London Clay (244)
ΔE - 6.73 (93.3% similar)
#606565
Down Pipe (26)
ΔE - 9.02 (91.0% similar)
#8D838C
Brassica (271)
ΔE - 9.33 (90.7% similar)
#5C6576
Wine Dark (308)
ΔE - 9.71 (90.3% similar)







Color Combinations


#746D72 color palettes and scheme combination


Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.




Complementary / Opposite Color



746D72
Dim Gray*

6D746F
Nickel*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of #746D72?

Color that best contrast with #746D72 is #6D746F, color name is Nickel*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments #746D72?

Complementary or Opposite color for #746D72 is #6D746F, color name is Nickel*.





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