#746C5A Hex Code
Color Name: Pastel Brown
What is hex #746C5A Color?
The color name of hex code #746C5A is Pastel Brown. The RGB values are (116, 108, 90) which means it is composed of
37% red, 34% green and 29% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:7 Y:22 K:55. In the HSV/HSB scale, #746C5A has a hue of 42°, 22% saturation and a brightness value of 45%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #746C5A Color Codes
| Color Name | Pastel Brown |
| RGB Values | (116, 108, 90) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 7%, 22%, 55%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (42°, 22%, 45%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #666666 |
| Inverse Color | #8B93A5 [Cool Grey] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7531 C |
| Closest RAL | 7006 [Beige grey] |
| Complementary Color | #5A6274 [Black Coral] |
| #746C5A Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #696969 |
| Desaturated | #676767 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #6C6C6C |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #6C6C6C |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #A9A9A9 |
Hex #746C5A Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #746C5A is #5A6274 which is called Black Coral. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #746C5A color is offered by #5A6274. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #746C5A are #6F745A and #745F5A, called Axolotl and Deep Taupe, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #746C5A with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #746C5A are #5A6F74 (Cadet) and #5F5A74 (Black Coral). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#746C5A triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #5A746C (Cadet) and #6C5A74 (Dim Gray) along with #746C5A, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #746C5A has #5A746C (Cadet), #5A6274 (Black Coral) and #745A62 (Deep Taupe). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #746C5A contains #5A745F (Axolotl), #5A6274 (Black Coral) and #745A6F (Old Lavender). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #746C5A Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #746C5A rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of 746C5A Color
Tints
90897B- 9E988C
- ACA79C
- BAB6AD
- C7C4BD
- D5D3CE
- E3E2DE
- F1F0EF
Tones
- 767062
- 787265
- 797469
- 7A766D
- 7B7871
- 7C7A75
- 7E7C78
- 7F7E7C
Shades
- 5D5648
- 514C3F
- 464136
- 3A362D
- 2E2B24
- 23201B
- 171612
- 0C0B09
#746C5A Color Patterns
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#746C5A Gingham Checks
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#746C5A Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#746C5A Polka Dots Pattern
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#746C5A Honeycomb Pattern
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#746C5A Leaves Pattern
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#746C5A Houndstooth Pattern
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#746C5A Trellis Pattern
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#746C5A Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
