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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#74677E — Smoke
#74677E is a mid-tone desaturated gray sitting at 274° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #74677E
- f7f7f8
- e0dde3
- c9c3ce
- b2a9b9
- 9b8fa4
- 84768f
- 6c6075
- 544b5b
- 3c3642
- 252128
- 0d0b0e
Color schemes using #74677E
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#74677E FAQ
What color is #74677E?
#74677E is a shade of smoke in the gray family. It has a hue of 274 degrees, 10% saturation and 45% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #74677E?
#74677E is rgb(116, 103, 126) in RGB, hsl(274, 10%, 45%) in HSL, and cmyk(8%, 18%, 0%, 51%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #74677E?
White text on this background reaches 5.27:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.98:1.
What colors go well with #74677E?
Its direct complement is #717E67. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7D7E67 and #677E69 gives you contrast without the vibration.