#747C88 Hex Code
Color Name: Slate Gray
What is hex #747C88 Color?
The color name of hex code #747C88 is Slate Gray. The RGB values are (116, 124, 136) which means it is composed of
31% red, 33% green and 36% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:15 M:9 Y:0 K:47. In the HSV/HSB scale, #747C88 has a hue of 216°, 15% saturation and a brightness value of 53%.
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 #747C88 Color Codes
| Color Name | Slate Gray |
| RGB Values | (116, 124, 136) |
| CMYK Values | (15%, 9%, 0%, 47%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (216°, 15%, 53%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #666699 |
| Inverse Color | #8B8377 [Middle Grey] |
| Closest Pantone® | 444 C |
| Closest RAL | 9023 [Pearl dark grey] |
| Complementary Color | #888074 [Rocket Metallic] |
| #747C88 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #7D7D7D |
| Desaturated | #7E7E7E |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #7B7B7B |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #7B7B7B |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #B3B3B3 |
Hex #747C88 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #747C88 is #888074 which is called Rocket Metallic. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #747C88 color is offered by #888074. 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 #747C88 are #767488 and #748688, called Rhythm and Slate Gray, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #747C88 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 #747C88 are #887674 (Rocket Metallic) and #868874 (Middle Grey). 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
#747C88 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #88747C (Rocket Metallic) and #7C8874 (Camouflage Green) along with #747C88, 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 #747C88 has #88747C (Rocket Metallic), #888074 (Rocket Metallic) and #748880 (Xanadu). 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 #747C88 contains #887486 (Rocket Metallic), #888074 (Rocket Metallic) and #748876 (Xanadu). 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 #747C88 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #747C88 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 747C88 Color
Tints
9096A0- 9EA3AC
- ACB0B8
- BABEC4
- C7CBCF
- D5D8DB
- E3E5E7
- F1F2F3
Tones
- 767D86
- 787D86
- 797E85
- 7A7E84
- 7B7E83
- 7C7F82
- 7E7F82
- 7F8081
Shades
- 5D636D
- 51575F
- 464A52
- 3A3E44
- 2E3236
- 232529
- 17191B
- 0C0C0E
#747C88 Color Patterns
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#747C88 Gingham Checks
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#747C88 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#747C88 Honeycomb Pattern
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#747C88 Leaves Pattern
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#747C88 Houndstooth Pattern
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#747C88 Trellis Pattern
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#747C88 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.
