#737373 color code insights

All the conversions, harmonies, and accessibility checks you need to design with confidence.

RGB:rgb(115, 115, 115)

HSL:hsl(0, 0%, 45%)

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HEX

#737373

RGB

115, 115, 115

HSL

0°, 0%, 45%

HSV

0°, 0%, 45%

CMYK

0%, 0%, 0%, 55%

Color Conversion

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HEX

#737373

≈ Steel Blue

Tints & shades

Explore how #737373 behaves when you mix it with white or black. These swatches are perfect for hover states, shadows, and backgrounds.

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Shades

0–100%

0%#737373

10%#676767

20%#5C5C5C

30%#505050

40%#454545

50%#393939

60%#2E2E2E

70%#222222

80%#171717

90%#0B0B0B

100%#000000

Tints

0–100%

0%#737373

10%#818181

20%#8F8F8F

30%#9D9D9D

40%#ABABAB

50%#B9B9B9

60%#C7C7C7

70%#D5D5D5

80%#E3E3E3

90%#F1F1F1

100%#FFFFFF

Color harmonies

Build balanced palettes instantly with harmonies generated from #737373.

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Complementary

Opposite hues that create impact and bold contrast.

#737373

Analogous

Neighboring hues for natural, fluid gradients.

#737373

Triadic

Three evenly spaced hues for playful balance.

#737373

Tetradic

Two complementary pairs that deliver rich variety.

#737373

Monochromatic

Lighter and darker siblings inside the same hue family.

Accessibility contrast

Check how readable #737373 is with common text colors so every visitor enjoys a clear experience.

Use AA as the baseline for body copy and AAA for premium accessibility.

Sample text on black text

Text color#000000

Background#737373

Contrast ratio4.43:1

WCAG levelFail

Sample text on white text

Text color#FFFFFF

Background#737373

Contrast ratio4.74:1

WCAG levelAA

Recommended text preview

Text color#FFFFFF

Background#737373

Contrast ratio4.74:1

WCAG levelAA

Technical Formats

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Practical Formats

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Color Analysis

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Blindness Simulator

Preview how #737373 appears across common color-vision deficiencies.

Creative Aspects

Explore seasonal associations, emotional cues, and natural occurrences.

Design guidance

Balance

Treat #737373 as a highlight. Pair it with neutrals and one supporting hue to avoid visual overload.

Contrast

Test combinations with real content. Higher contrast improves scanning, readability, and conversions.

Harmony

Use lighter tints for surfaces, the base color for primaries, and darker shades for hover or pressed states.

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