#74746F Hex Code
Color Name: Nickel
What is hex #74746F Color?
The color name of hex code #74746F is Nickel. The RGB values are (116, 116, 111) which means it is composed of
34% red, 34% green and 32% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:0 Y:4 K:55. In the HSV/HSB scale, #74746F has a hue of 60°, 4% 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 #74746F Color Codes
| Color Name | Nickel |
| RGB Values | (116, 116, 111) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 0%, 4%, 55%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (60°, 4%, 45%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #666666 |
| Inverse Color | #8B8B90 [Philippine Gray] |
| Closest Pantone® | 424 C |
| Closest RAL | 7003 [Moss grey] |
| Complementary Color | #6F6F74 [Nickel] |
| #74746F Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #727272 |
| Desaturated | #727272 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #737373 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #747474 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #AEAEAE |
Hex #74746F Color Palettes
74746F is almost gray. We don't think there is any need to display the color palettes.
Complementary Palette
The complement of #74746F is #6F6F74 which is called Nickel. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #74746F color is offered by #6F6F74. 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 #74746F are #72746F and #74726F, called Nickel and Dark Silver, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #74746F 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 #74746F are #6F7274 (Nickel) and #726F74 (Nickel). 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
#74746F triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #6F7474 (Nickel) and #746F74 (Nickel) along with #74746F, 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 #74746F has #6F7474 (Nickel), #6F6F74 (Nickel) and #746F6F (Dark Silver). 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 #74746F contains #6F7472 (Nickel), #6F6F74 (Nickel) and #746F72 (Dark Silver). 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 #74746F Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #74746F 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 74746F Color
Tints
90908C- 9E9E9A
- ACACA9
- BABAB7
- C7C7C5
- D5D5D4
- E3E3E2
- F1F1F1
Tones
- 767672
- 787874
- 797976
- 7A7A78
- 7B7B79
- 7C7C7B
- 7E7E7D
- 7F7F7E
Shades
- 5D5D59
- 51514E
- 464643
- 3A3A38
- 2E2E2C
- 232321
- 171716
- 0C0C0B
#74746F Color Patterns
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#74746F Gingham Checks
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#74746F Honeycomb Pattern
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#74746F Leaves Pattern
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#74746F Houndstooth Pattern
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#74746F Trellis Pattern
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#74746F 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.
