#79748E
Slate Gray · medium cool gray
About #79748E
#79748E is a medium, muted gray colour. Digitally that works out to 47% red, 45% green and 56% blue. In CMYK print terms it is 15% cyan, 18% magenta, 0% yellow and 44% black. Most people will perceive it as cool.
Visually it is similar to Slate Gray (ΔE 10.4), with Taupe the next nearest named colour. Across the colour wheel sits #898E74 (mushroom), its complementary partner.
Because it is medium, it is most useful for illustrations, icons and secondary elements. Black text reads best on it at 4.70:1 (a WCAG AA pass).
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Frequently asked questions
›What colour is #79748E?
#79748E is a medium, muted gray colour. Digitally that works out to 47% red, 45% green and 56% blue. In CMYK print terms it is 15% cyan, 18% magenta, 0% yellow and 44% black. Most people will perceive it as cool.
›What text colour should I use on #79748E?
Use black text. Black on #79748E has a contrast ratio of 4.70:1 (AA).
›What colours go with #79748E?
Its complementary colour is #898E74, and analogous partners are #747C8E and #86748E.