Bureaucracy Color – #746c8f: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Bureaucracy color hex code is #746c8f, and it is composed of 45% red, 42% green and 56% blue.
Bureaucracy is a dark, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 24% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 4.9:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Bureaucracy color (#746c8f) against light backgrounds.

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Bureaucracy Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Bureaucracy, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #746c8f |
| RGB | rgb(116,108,143) |
| HSL | hsl(254,13.9%,49.2%) |
| CMYK | 19, 24, 0, 44 |
| HSV | 254, 24, 56 |
| RGB % | 45, 42, 56 |
| XYZ | 17.5, 16.4, 28.2 |
| LAB | 47.5, 10.8, -18 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 24% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 4.9 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 4.28 (fails WCAG AA) |









