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HEX 747D8B - #747D8B, RGB(116,125,139) Color


Color Name: Slate Gray*
Hex Color Code: #747D8B
RGB Color Code: RGB(116, 125, 139)
CMYK Values*: 16.5%, 10.1%, 0.0%, 45.5%



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What color is 747D8B?

The RGB color code for color number #747D8B is RGB(116, 125, 139). In the RGB color model, #747D8B has a red value of 116, a green value of 125, and a blue value of 139. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 16.5% cyan, 10.1% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 45.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 216.5° (degrees), 9.0 % saturation, and 50.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #747D8B has a hue of 216.5° (degrees), 16.5 % saturation and 54.5 % brightness/value.



Color 747D8B is cool or warm?

Color 747D8B is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #747D8B? (For interior and product design)

747D8B has an LRV of nearly 20. 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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Is #747D8B Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 747D8B 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 #747D8B color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(116, 125, 139)
Red
116 (45.5%)
Green
125 (49.0%)
Blue
139 (54.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
16.55%
Magenta
10.07%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
45.49%

HSL

HSL(216.52deg, 9.0 %, 50.0 %)

Hue
216.52°
Saturation
9.02 %.
Lightness
50.00 %.

RYB

RYB(69, 91, 109)
Red
69 (27.1%)
Yellow
91 (35.7%)
Blue
109 (42.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
216.52°
Saturation
16.55 %.
Brightness / Value
54.51 %.

HWB

H: 216.52°

W: 45.49 %

B: 45.49 %

XYZ

X : 19.2

Y : 20.24

Z : 27.32

YXY

Y1 : 20.24

X : 0.29

Y2 : 0.3

CMY

C : 54.51%

M : 50.98%

Y : 45.49%


LRV

~ 20.2 %

Munsell Color System

9.5B 5.0/1.6

CIE-Lab

L : 52.11

A : -0.23

B : -8.71

CIE-Lch

L : 52.11

C : 8.72

H : 268.48

CIE-Luv

L : 52.11

U : -5.53

V : -12.38

Hunter-Lab

L : 44.99

A : -2.58

B : -4.51






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #747D8B

Here are the colors similar to 747D8B. 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.

#708090
Slate Gray
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)
#778899
Light Slate Gray
ΔE - 4.72 (95.3% similar)
#778BA5
Shadow Blue
ΔE - 6.84 (93.2% similar)
#848789
Aluminium
ΔE - 7.09 (92.9% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 747D8B.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 747D8B.

#697C8D
BS 20-D-44 - Blue
ΔE - 3.85 (96.1% similar)
#7C7E81
BS 00-A-07 - Grey
ΔE - 5.54 (94.5% similar)
#7A7C93
BS 22-D-44 - Purple
ΔE - 6.10 (93.9% similar)
#6D88A0
BS 20-C-37 - Viking
ΔE - 6.82 (93.2% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 747D8B.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 747D8B.

#7B8085
PANTONE 10389 C
ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)
#768692
PANTONE 7544 C
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)
#7B859B
PANTONE 4135 C
ΔE - 4.64 (95.4% similar)
#7C878E
PANTONE 430 C
ΔE - 5.37 (94.6% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 747D8B.

#637D96
RAL 5014 - Pigeon Blue
ΔE - 5.94 (94.1% similar)
#7F868A
RAL 7046 - Telegray 2
ΔE - 5.96 (94.0% similar)
#7A888E
RAL 7000 - Squirrel Gray
ΔE - 6.51 (93.5% similar)
#797B7A
RAL 9023 - Pearl Dark Gray
ΔE - 7.70 (92.3% similar)


Paint color for Hex #747D8B

Here are the paint colors similar to 747D8B. 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.


Valspar

Hex color 747D8B similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #747D8B to Valspar

#717F90
Window Screen (4004-4A)
ΔE - 2.03 (98.0% similar)
#738092
Andrew's Hoodie (M309)
ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)
#6D7983
Deep Channel (8006-8E)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
#7C7F86
Nuts and Bolts (V136-5)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)


Behr

Hex color 747D8B similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #747D8B to Behr

#768294
Tranquil Pond (PPU15-07)
ΔE - 2.48 (97.5% similar)
#6F7B84
Charcoal Blue (N490-5)
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)
#778590
Forever Denim (PPU14-05)
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)
#687783
Hypnotic (MQ5-19)
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 747D8B similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #747D8B to Benjamin Moore

#717C86
Black Pepper (2130-40)
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
#757B83
Silver Streak (2119-40)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#758391
Bachelor Blue (1629)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.1% similar)
#747D92
Luxe (AF-580)
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 747D8B similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #747D8B to Sherwin Williams

#777F86
Downing Slate (SW 2819)
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
#757C91
Soulful Blue (SW 6543)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#7A848D
Storm Cloud (SW 6249)
ΔE - 3.75 (96.3% similar)
#7D848B
Serious Gray (SW 6256)
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 747D8B similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #747D8B to PPG Paints

#6B7680
Sheffield Gray (PPG1041-6)
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)
#6C8096
Silver Blueberry (PPG1163-5)
ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)
#667486
License To Dream (PPG10-22)
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)
#657682
Freedom Found (PPG1040-6)
ΔE - 5.28 (94.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 747D8B similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #747D8B to Dunn-Edwards

#70828F
Mica Creek (DE 5823)
ΔE - 4.27 (95.7% similar)
#6C757D
Vulcan (DE 6341)
ΔE - 4.56 (95.4% similar)
#797B80
Tarnished Silver (DE 6355)
ΔE - 4.63 (95.4% similar)
#68757E
Long Lake (DE 6334)
ΔE - 5.21 (94.8% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 747D8B similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #747D8B to Farrow & Ball

#748284
De Nimes (299)
ΔE - 7.52 (92.5% similar)
#7C8E96
Selvedge (306)
ΔE - 7.98 (92.0% similar)
#5C6576
Wine Dark (308)
ΔE - 9.48 (90.5% similar)
#8C8E8D
Plummett (272)
ΔE - 9.92 (90.1% similar)







Color Combinations


#747D8B 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



747D8B
Slate Gray*

8B8274
Gray (Crayola)*


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 #747D8B?

Color that best contrast with #747D8B is #8B8274, color name is Gray (Crayola)*
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 #747D8B?

Complementary or Opposite color for #747D8B is #8B8274, color name is Gray (Crayola)*.





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