#747E6F Hex Code
Color Name: Smoke
What is hex #747E6F Color?
The color name of hex code #747E6F is Smoke. The RGB values are (116, 126, 111) which means it is composed of
33% red, 36% green and 31% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:8 M:0 Y:12 K:51. In the HSV/HSB scale, #747E6F has a hue of 100°, 12% saturation and a brightness value of 49%.
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 #747E6F Color Codes
| Color Name | Smoke |
| RGB Values | (116, 126, 111) |
| CMYK Values | (8%, 0%, 12%, 51%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (100°, 12%, 49%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #666666 |
| Inverse Color | #8B8190 [Taupe Gray] |
| Closest Pantone® | 5625 C |
| Closest RAL | 7003 [Moss grey] |
| Complementary Color | #796F7E [Old Lavender] |
| #747E6F Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #767676 |
| Desaturated | #777777 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #797979 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #7B7B7B |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #B2B2B2 |
Hex #747E6F Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #747E6F is #796F7E which is called Old Lavender. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #747E6F color is offered by #796F7E. 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 #747E6F are #6F7E72 and #7C7E6F, called Smoke and Camouflage Green, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #747E6F 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 #747E6F are #726F7E (Sonic Silver) and #7E6F7C (Old Lavender). 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
#747E6F triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #6F747E (Sonic Silver) and #7E6F74 (Old Lavender) along with #747E6F, 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 #747E6F has #6F747E (Sonic Silver), #796F7E (Old Lavender) and #7E796F (Sonic 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 #747E6F contains #6F7C7E (AuroMetalSaurus), #796F7E (Old Lavender) and #7E726F (Sonic 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 #747E6F Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #747E6F 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 747E6F Color
Tints
90988C- 9EA59A
- ACB2A9
- BABFB7
- C7CBC5
- D5D8D4
- E3E5E2
- F1F2F1
Tones
- 767E72
- 787F74
- 797F76
- 7A7F78
- 7B7F79
- 7C7F7B
- 7E807D
- 7F807E
Shades
- 5D6559
- 51584E
- 464C43
- 3A3F38
- 2E322C
- 232621
- 171916
- 0C0D0B
#747E6F Color Patterns
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#747E6F Gingham Checks
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#747E6F Polka Dots Pattern
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#747E6F Honeycomb Pattern
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#747E6F Leaves Pattern
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#747E6F Houndstooth Pattern
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#747E6F Trellis Pattern
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#747E6F 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.
