#7A748E
Slate Gray · medium cool gray
About #7A748E
#7A748E is a muted, medium shade in the gray family. On screen it is built from 48% red, 45% green and 56% blue; for print, its CMYK mix is 14% cyan, 18% magenta, 0% yellow and 44% black. Its overall feel is cool.
Of the common colour names it is similar to Slate Gray (ΔE 10.7); Taupe comes next. Its complementary colour, directly opposite on the colour wheel, is #888E74 — a mushroom tone that gives the strongest contrast in hue.
Designers tend to use medium tones like #7A748E for illustrations, icons and secondary elements. Black text reads best on it at 4.72:1 (a WCAG AA pass).
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Frequently asked questions
›What colour is #7A748E?
#7A748E is a muted, medium shade in the gray family. On screen it is built from 48% red, 45% green and 56% blue; for print, its CMYK mix is 14% cyan, 18% magenta, 0% yellow and 44% black. Its overall feel is cool.
›What text colour should I use on #7A748E?
Use black text. Black on #7A748E has a contrast ratio of 4.72:1 (AA).
›What colours go with #7A748E?
Its complementary colour is #888E74, and analogous partners are #747B8E and #87748E.