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#746CA6 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #746CA6 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#746CA6 Color Information

#746CA6 RGB value is (116, 108, 166). The hex color red value is 116, green is 108, and blue is 166. Its HSL format shows a hue of 248°, saturation of 25 percent, and lightness of54 percent. The CMYK process values are 30 percent, 35 percent, 0 percent, 35percent.

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#746CA6 Color Meaning

color #746CA6 conveys balance, composure, and reflective harmony. #746CA6 muted bluish-gray creates a neutral yet engaging atmosphere, encouraging mental focus without distraction. Psychologically, Color #746CA6 supports calm observation, emotional equilibrium, and steady analytical thinking. #746CA6 fosters methodical action while maintaining awareness of context. Culturally, Color #746CA6 aligns with urban design, modern aesthetics, and subtle sophistication. Spiritually, #746CA6 symbolizes emotional steadiness, thoughtful pacing, and the ability to move through life with balanced awareness.

Color Conversion

Convert #746CA6 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#746CA6
RGB
rgb(116, 108, 166)
HSL
hsl(248°, 25%, 54%)
CMYK
cmyk(30%, 35%, 0%, 35%)
HSV
hsv(248°, 35%, 65%)
XYZ
19.4480 17.1913 38.3696
Yxy
17.1913 0.2593 0.2292
Hunter Lab
41.4624 1.1981 -2.4016
CIE-Lab
48.5002 16.6153 -30.0593

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red116 / 255 (45%)
45%
Green108 / 255 (42%)
42%
Blue166 / 255 (65%)
65%

CMYK Values

Cyan30 / 100 (30%)
30%
Magenta35 / 100 (35%)
35%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)35 / 100 (35%)
35%

Color Variations

#746CA6 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#746CA6 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #746CA6 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.73:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.73:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #746CA6 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#746CA6

protanopia

#717098

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #746CA6;

Text Color

color: #746CA6;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #746CA6;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #746CA640;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #746CA6;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #746CA6 0%, #423d65 100%);

#746CA6 Color FAQs

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