#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%)
HEX
#737373
RGB
115, 115, 115
HSL
0°, 0%, 45%
HSV
0°, 0%, 45%
CMYK
0%, 0%, 0%, 55%

Color Conversion

Generate values across multiple color models in one place.

#737373

≈ Steel Blue

Reference color cards

Lower ΔE means a closer visual match

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

Common use cases

  • UI component states (hover, active, disabled)
  • Creating depth with shadows and highlights
  • Building consistent color systems

Design system

Design system tip

These variations form the foundation of a cohesive palette. Export them to keep marketing, product, and engineering aligned.

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Color harmonies

Build balanced palettes instantly with harmonies generated from #737373.

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How to use

Pick one dominant color, then let supporting hues act as accents for typography, surfaces, and call-to-action buttons.

Why it matters

Balanced harmonies communicate intent—calm, energetic, premium—without overwhelming your layout.

Complementary

Opposite hues that create impact and bold contrast.

Best for

High-impact CTAs, logos, and hero sections

Analogous

Neighboring hues for natural, fluid gradients.

Best for

Nature-inspired, calming dashboards

Triadic

Three evenly spaced hues for playful balance.

Best for

Playful branding and editorial layouts

Tetradic

Two complementary pairs that deliver rich variety.

Best for

Illustrations and marketing experiments

Monochromatic

Lighter and darker siblings inside the same hue family.

Best for

Minimalist interfaces and premium UI states

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

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Color Analysis

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Blindness Simulator

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

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Creative Aspects

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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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