Color Details and Palettes for #74716F

Details about the color Anchovy

Closest web-safe match: #666666

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About Color Hex #74716f

The color Anchovy, with hexadecimal code #74716f, sits in the gray spectrum, evoking neutrality, balance, and professional composure. Grays anchor palettes without competing for attention. Additionally, it evokes emotions such as Neutrality, Balance, Sophistication, Uncertainty and Conservatism. With negligible saturation (2%), this color is effectively achromatic—a pure neutral that pairs with any hue without competition. With a mid-range lightness of 45%, it offers excellent versatility—readable as text on light backgrounds and visible as an element on dark ones. This color is ideal for designs that aim to express Neutrality, Balance, Sophistication, Uncertainty, or Conservatism. It can be effectively used in web design, branding, and marketing materials to attract attention and convey specific messages.

The RGB values for Anchovy are (116, 113, 111), providing a combination of red: 116, green: 113, and blue: 111. In HSL format, it has a hue of 24.00°, saturation of 2.00%, and lightness of 45.00%.

The HSV representation includes a hue of 24.00°, saturation of 4.00%, and value of 45.00%. Its CMYK composition is cyan: 0.00%, magenta: 3.00%, yellow: 4.00%, and black: 55.00%.

The calculated luminance of #74716f is 0.167, offering a brightness level suitable for various design requirements.

This color is not part of the web-safe color palette. The closest web-safe color to this is the color HEX #666666. Its contrast ratio is 4.33:1 against black and 4.85:1 against white. It works well on light backgrounds but may be challenging on darker ones.

In terms of color temperature, #74716f reads as neutral. When it comes to accessibility, testing against standard guidelines suggests that using white text meets typical WCAG contrast standards. Additionally, the ideal foreground color for improved legibility on #74716f is white.

Considering its saturation and lightness, #74716f appears more vivid and energetic, making it stand out in designs that aim to capture attention.

History, Usage, Psychology & Design Ideas for #74716F

Anchovy (#74716F) belongs to the Gray color family.

As an achromatic shade, this color carries a timeless, versatile neutrality that anchors any palette it joins.

Historical Background

Gray has long bridged the extremes of black and white in art and symbolism. Medieval monks wore gray habits to signal humility and penance. In Impressionist painting, artists discovered that mixing complementary colors yielded luminous grays far richer than simple black-white blends, unlocking new expressive possibilities that influenced everything from Monet's haystacks to Whistler's nocturnes.

Design & Usage Tips

Mid-tone grays are the workhorse of web and print layout, providing structure without stealing attention from primary content. Use gray for secondary text, borders, and icon states. A carefully chosen gray can unify diverse color accents across a multi-brand ecosystem.

Psychological Impact

Gray projects neutrality, professionalism, and composure. It anchors more vibrant colors and prevents visual chaos. Overuse, however, can feel flat or indecisive, so balancing gray with at least one saturated accent keeps designs engaging.

With a mid-range lightness of 45%, this tone is highly versatile: dark enough to serve as body text on white, yet light enough to stand out on charcoal or navy backgrounds.

Creative Design Ideas

Build a grayscale type hierarchy—dark gray headings, medium-gray body text, light-gray captions—to establish clear information architecture. Combine warm grays (slightly yellow undertones) with wood-texture photography for an organic, approachable brand feel.

#74716F Color Conversions

Every way to write Anchovy — copy Anchovy as RGB, HSL, HSV, HWB, CMYK, OKLCH, OKLab, CIELAB, LCH, XYZ or a decimal integer. One-tap copy on every format; tap on any card to learn what it is and when to use it.

12 formats
HEX Web
#74716F

Hexadecimal is the web’s universal color notation — two digits each for red, green and blue. Drop it straight into HTML, CSS or any design tool.

RGB Screen
rgb(116, 113, 111)

RGB is the additive Red-Green-Blue model every screen uses to emit light. The default choice for websites, apps and on-screen UI.

HSL Web
hsl(24, 2%, 45%)

HSL breaks a color into Hue, Saturation and Lightness — the most intuitive way to lighten, darken or mute a color in CSS.

HSV HSB Design
hsv(24, 4%, 45%)

HSV (also called HSB) maps Hue, Saturation and Value/Brightness. It is the model behind the color pickers in Photoshop, Figma and most design apps.

HWB CSS 4
hwb(24 44% 55%)

HWB blends a pure hue with Whiteness and Blackness — a painter-friendly model added in CSS Color 4 for quick tints and shades.

CMYK Print
cmyk(0%, 3%, 4%, 55%)

CMYK is the subtractive Cyan-Magenta-Yellow-Black ink model. Use these values when preparing artwork for a printer or commercial press.

OKLCH Modern
oklch(55.07% 0.005 56.31)

OKLCH is a modern, perceptually-uniform space (Lightness, Chroma, Hue). It powers smooth gradients and accessible palettes in today’s CSS.

OKLab Modern
oklab(55.07% 0.003 0.004)

OKLab is the Cartesian form of OKLCH — ideal for blending and interpolating colors without the muddy midpoints older spaces produce.

CIELAB L*a*b* Perceptual
L: 47.84, a: 0.76, b: 1.51

CIELAB is a device-independent, perceptually-uniform space. It is the standard for measuring color difference (ΔE) and matching across devices.

LCH Perceptual
L: 47.84, C: 1.69, H: 63.30

LCH is CIELAB in cylindrical form — Lightness, Chroma and Hue — letting you adjust vividness and hue while staying perceptually even.

XYZ CIE Science
X: 15.98, Y: 16.67, Z: 17.41

CIE XYZ is the 1931 master space that underpins every other model here — the scientific bridge used to convert between color systems.

Decimal int Code
7631215

The 24-bit integer value of the color — handy for databases, APIs, game engines and low-level graphics code.

RGB Color Percentages for #74716f

RGB Color Percentages for Anchovy (HEX Code: #74716f) display the relative contribution of Red, Green, and Blue in forming the color. Understanding these percentages provides insight into the color's visual balance and primary components.

This color is primarily dominated by Red, making up 34.12% of the total composition. The complete breakdown of RGB contributions is:

Red:
34.12%
Green:
33.24%
Blue:
32.65%

This analysis highlights the influence of each primary color, offering a deeper understanding of the visual characteristics of Anchovy.

CMYK Ink Levels & Print Guide for #74716f

CMYK Ink Levels for Anchovy (HEX Code: #74716f) provide a breakdown of the percentages of Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black inks needed for accurate print reproduction. The composition of Anchovy prominently features Key, reflecting its dominant color characteristic. This information is invaluable for optimizing ink usage and achieving precise color results in printed materials.

The exact CMYK values are: Cyan: 0%, Magenta: 2.59%, Yellow: 4.31%, and Black: 54.51%.

Luminance & Contrast for #74716F

Relative luminance gauges how bright Anchovy is, while the WCAG contrast ratios show how legible black or white text is on it — and which accessibility levels (AA / AAA) it passes.

Relative luminance 0.167
0 · dark1 · light
Aa
Black text 4.33:1
AA AAA Large
Aa
White text 4.85:1
AA AAA Large

Quick CSS Snippets for #74716F

Copy-and-paste CSS for Anchovy — backgrounds, text, borders and a custom property. Each line is ready to drop into your stylesheet.

Background background-color: #74716F;
Text color: #74716F;
Border border: 2px solid #74716F;
RGB background-color: rgb(116, 113, 111);
HSL background-color: hsl(24, 2%, 45%);
Variable --color: #74716F;

#74716f Monochrome Palette

The Monochrome Palette consists of shades created by adjusting the brightness. These include lighter, original, and darker shades of the color. This layout helps to visualize the color's range and its potential use in design.

#f1f1f1
#dcdcdb
#c7c6c5
#b3b1b0
#9e9c9a
#898685
#74716f Original
#63605e
#514f4e
#403e3d
#2e2d2c
#1d1c1c
#0c0b0b

#74716f Complementary Palette

The Complementary Palette is made up of two colors that sit opposite each other on the color wheel. These colors create high contrast and vibrant designs, making them perfect for attention-grabbing elements and dynamic visuals.

#74716f Original
#707375

#74716f Analogic Palette

The Analogic Palette consists of colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. These colors typically create harmonious and subtle designs, often used to evoke calmness and unity in your visual projects.

#74716f Original
#757570
#757071
#737570
#757073
#717570
#757075

#74716f Triadic Palette

The Triadic Palette is made up of three colors evenly spaced on the color wheel. This combination provides a vibrant and balanced color scheme, often used for dynamic and energetic designs while maintaining harmony.

#74716f Original
#707572
#727075

#74716f Quad Palette

The Quad Palette, also known as tetradic, consists of four colors evenly spaced on the color wheel. This combination offers a diverse and bold color scheme, ideal for creating rich, complex designs with multiple accents while still maintaining balance.

#74716f Original
#717570
#707375
#757075

Color Blindness Simulation for #74716f

Colors are perceived differently by individuals with various forms of color blindness. Use the dropdown below to see how this color may look through the eyes of someone with color vision deficiency. Explore how Anchovy (#74716f) might appear to people with different visual experiences, and gain deeper insights into color accessibility for your designs!

Each color box displays a "Friendly" or "Not Friendly" tag in the bottom-right corner. A "Friendly" tag indicates that the color difference is distinguishable to individuals with the specific type of color blindness. Conversely, a "Not Friendly" tag means that the color difference might not be distinguishable, potentially causing accessibility issues in your design.

Normal Vision

Deuteranopia (Green Weakness)

Friendly

Protanopia (Red Weakness)

Friendly

Tritanopia (Blue-Yellow Weakness)

Friendly

Achromatopsia (Total Color Blindness)

Friendly

Color Harmonies for #74716f

Color harmonies refer to the visually pleasing combinations of colors that are derived from specific relationships on the color wheel. These harmonious schemes, such as complementary, triadic, and analogous colors, create a balanced and engaging visual experience in design.

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tetradic (Quad)

#74716F Nearby Colors

A handful of colors just a step away from #74716F — each one nudges the brightness, richness, or shade a little while still feeling like the same color. Use the buttons on any swatch to copy its hex or open its full color page.

#888877 Kosher Khaki
#666666 Dim Gray
#998888 Zinc
#555555 Stone Cold
#777766 Mangrove
#777777 Lucky Grey
#887777 Empress
#776666 Acoustic Brown

Colors Similar to #74716f

These colors are close neighbours of #74716F in the RGB color space. Each subtle variation can produce a noticeably different mood in your design while remaining harmonious with the original Gray tone.

#75716f Anchovy
#74726f Gauntlet Grey
#747170 Bank Vault
#73716f Bank Vault
#74706f Bank Vault
#74716e Gauntlet Grey
#85716f Empress
#74826f Camo Clay
#747180 Flying Carpet
#63716f Wrapped in Twilight
#74606f Chimaera
#74715e Organic

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Discover a vibrant gallery of images that not only showcase the captivating hue of Anchovy, but also embody its unique mood and personality. Each carefully curated photo is selected to highlight the richness and diversity of this color, offering inspiration for design, art, and creative projects.