#4AAB74 Hex Color
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Not a bright emerald or a deep forest tone, this muted medium green sits closer to sage than grass. The hex code #4aab74 feels steady and organic, so it suits eco packaging, garden brands, and finance work. It earns its keep as a supporting background for dark text: black reads at about 7.4:1, comfortably above the 4.5:1 WCAG AA line.
Questions about #4aab74
What is #4aab74 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4aab74 is rgb(74, 171, 116), in HSL hsl(146, 40%, 48%) and in CMYK 57%, 0%, 32%, 33%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #4aab74?
Try deep plum, warm cream, or dusty terracotta with #4aab74. Its low saturation gives partners room to breathe, while bright reds tend to clash. Dark charcoal type also holds up well on it.
Is #4aab74 readable on white or black?
#4aab74 has a 2.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.36:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.