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Slate Gray

#74748B

Slate Gray is a cool medium color with the hex code #74748B. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 116, 116, 139 in digital design or CMYK 17%, 17%, 0%, 45% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Slate Gray Color Values

HEX
#74748B
RGB
116, 116, 139
HSL
240°, 9%, 50%
CMYK
17, 17, 0, 45

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Slate Gray sits at 240° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 9% saturation and 50% lightness, this muted medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, cool colors like Slate Gray work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Medium-toned colors offer versatility across both light and dark design themes.

When using Slate Gray in print, the CMYK breakdown of 17%, 17%, 0%, 45% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Slate Gray

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #74748B;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 116, 116, 139;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#74748B',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 17%
M: 17%
Y: 0%
K: 45%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens 

rgb(116, 116, 139)
rgba(116, 116, 139, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #74748B?
#74748B is Slate Gray, a cool medium color with RGB values of 116, 116, 139. It has a hue of 240°, 9% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #74748B?
The RGB color code for #74748B is rgb(116, 116, 139). This means it contains 116 red, 116 green, and 139 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Slate Gray a warm or cool color?
Slate Gray (#74748B) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #74748B in CSS?
You can use #74748B in CSS with: background-color: #74748B; or color: #74748B; or as an RGB value: rgb(116, 116, 139). For print design, use CMYK: 17%, 17%, 0%, 45%.

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