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HEX 74737E - #74737E, RGB(116,115,126) Color


Color Name: Rocket Metallic*
Hex Color Code: #74737E
RGB Color Code: RGB(116, 115, 126)
CMYK Values*: 7.9%, 8.7%, 0.0%, 50.6%



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What color is 74737E?

The RGB color code for color number #74737E is RGB(116, 115, 126). In the RGB color model, #74737E has a red value of 116, a green value of 115, and a blue value of 126. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 7.9% cyan, 8.7% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 50.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 245.5° (degrees), 4.6 % saturation, and 47.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #74737E has a hue of 245.5° (degrees), 8.7 % saturation and 49.4 % brightness/value.



Color 74737E is cool or warm?

Color 74737E is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #74737E? (For interior and product design)

74737E has an LRV of nearly 17. 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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#74737E

Light Color


Compare LRV 17 of #74737E with dark and light Color




Is #74737E Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 74737E 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 #74737E color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(116, 115, 126)
Red
116 (45.5%)
Green
115 (45.1%)
Blue
126 (49.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
7.94%
Magenta
8.73%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
50.59%

HSL

HSL(245.45deg, 4.6 %, 47.3 %)

Hue
245.45°
Saturation
4.56 %.
Lightness
47.25 %.

RYB

RYB(81, 98, 113)
Red
81 (31.6%)
Yellow
98 (38.6%)
Blue
113 (44.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
245.45°
Saturation
8.73 %.
Brightness / Value
49.41 %.

HWB

H: 245.45°

W: 45.10 %

B: 50.59 %

XYZ

X : 17.1

Y : 17.48

Z : 22.21

YXY

Y1 : 17.48

X : 0.3

Y2 : 0.31

CMY

C : 54.51%

M : 54.90%

Y : 50.59%


LRV

~ 17.5 %

Munsell Color System

7.2PB 4.7/1

CIE-Lab

L : 48.86

A : 2.69

B : -5.91

CIE-Lch

L : 48.86

C : 6.49

H : 294.48

CIE-Luv

L : 48.86

U : -0.08

V : -8.61

Hunter-Lab

L : 41.81

A : -0.17

B : -2.23






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #74737E

Here are the colors similar to 74737E. 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.

#8A7F8D
Rocket Metallic
ΔE - 7.48 (92.5% similar)
#696969
Dim Gray
ΔE - 7.52 (92.5% similar)
#7F7F7F
Gray (Grey)
ΔE - 7.52 (92.5% similar)
#808080
Neon Gray
ΔE - 7.74 (92.3% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 74737E.


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 74737E.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 74737E.

#6B6B7F
RAL 4012 - Pearl Blackberry
ΔE - 4.95 (95.0% similar)
#7A7B7A
RAL 7037 - Dusty Gray
ΔE - 7.46 (92.5% similar)
#797B7A
RAL 9023 - Pearl Dark Gray
ΔE - 7.66 (92.3% similar)

Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 74737E.

#7B798E
PANTONE 2360 C
ΔE - 5.19 (94.8% similar)
#7F7E83
PANTONE 4278 C
ΔE - 5.20 (94.8% similar)
#726D6F
PANTONE 4292 C
ΔE - 5.29 (94.7% similar)
#75787B
PANTONE Cool Gray 9 C
ΔE - 5.57 (94.4% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 74737E.

#6A696C
BS 22-B-25 - Nightshade
ΔE - 5.89 (94.1% similar)
#7A7C93
BS 22-D-44 - Purple
ΔE - 6.16 (93.8% similar)
#7C7E81
BS 00-A-07 - Grey
ΔE - 6.32 (93.7% similar)


Paint color for Hex #74737E

Here are the paint colors similar to 74737E. 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.


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 74737E similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #74737E to Benjamin Moore

#7A767E
Tempest (AF-590)
ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)
#7B7C88
Sea Life (2118-40)
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#6C6B6D
Arctic Seal (CSP-15)
ΔE - 5.86 (94.1% similar)
#7C7F84
Charcoal Linen (2133-40)
ΔE - 6.07 (93.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 74737E similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #74737E to Sherwin Williams

#7B787D
Special Gray (SW 6277)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#837D7F
Sensuous Gray (SW 7081)
ΔE - 6.40 (93.6% similar)
#7E778E
Mythical (SW 6550)
ΔE - 6.52 (93.5% similar)
#85777B
Soulmate (SW 6270)
ΔE - 7.02 (93.0% similar)


Behr

Hex color 74737E similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #74737E to Behr

#7D798A
Solitaire (N560-5)
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)
#7E737D
Plush Velvet (N100-5)
ΔE - 4.79 (95.2% similar)
#887E82
Classy Plum (N570-4)
ΔE - 7.10 (92.9% similar)
#818387
Mission Control (N530-5)
ΔE - 7.32 (92.7% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 74737E similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #74737E to PPG Paints

#817C85
Magic Dust (PPG13-24)
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)
#78738B
Plum Shade (PPG1173-6)
ΔE - 6.06 (93.9% similar)
#69656A
Cracked Slate (PPG1003-6)
ΔE - 6.21 (93.8% similar)
#6E7376
Improbable (PPG1011-5)
ΔE - 6.24 (93.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 74737E similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #74737E to Dunn-Edwards

#797B80
Tarnished Silver (DE 6355)
ΔE - 4.79 (95.2% similar)
#757374
Bank Vault (DE 6383)
ΔE - 5.28 (94.7% similar)
#787E93
Your Shadow (DE 5921)
ΔE - 6.24 (93.8% similar)
#6C6B6A
Boat Anchor (DE 6377)
ΔE - 7.50 (92.5% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 74737E similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #74737E to Valspar

#7F7A7D
Night on the Moors (8004-1E)
ΔE - 5.16 (94.8% similar)
#7C7F86
Nuts and Bolts (V136-5)
ΔE - 5.48 (94.5% similar)
#777575
Nature Walk (8006-12E)
ΔE - 5.89 (94.1% similar)
#7D7F83
Vessel Gray (4005-2A)
ΔE - 6.18 (93.8% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 74737E similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #74737E to Farrow & Ball

#5C6576
Wine Dark (308)
ΔE - 7.81 (92.2% similar)
#8D838C
Brassica (271)
ΔE - 8.09 (91.9% similar)
#606565
Down Pipe (26)
ΔE - 9.87 (90.1% similar)
#736660
London Clay (244)
ΔE - 10.76 (89.2% similar)







Color Combinations


#74737E 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



74737E
Rocket Metallic*

7D7E73
Battleship Gray*


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 #74737E?

Color that best contrast with #74737E is #7D7E73, color name is Battleship Gray*
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 #74737E?

Complementary or Opposite color for #74737E is #7D7E73, color name is Battleship Gray*.





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