#71746B Hex Color
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#71746b is a muted, desaturated lime that leans heavily into grey. This earthy, dusty tone works best as a supporting neutral rather than a dominant color, offering a grounded alternative to brighter greens. It pairs well with crisp white text for readable UI copy. While this hex code provides a sense of stability, avoid using it in large blocks to prevent a muddy appearance.
Questions about #71746b
What is #71746b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #71746b is rgb(113, 116, 107), in HSL hsl(80, 4%, 44%) and in CMYK 3%, 0%, 8%, 55%.
What colors pair well with the #71746b hex color?
#71746b creates a sophisticated, nature-inspired palette when paired with warm creams or crisp whites. For a higher contrast look, consider using deep charcoal for text, or add a touch of terracotta to introduce an earthy, complementary pop of color against the muted green background.
Is #71746b suitable for large blocks of text?
Avoid using #71746b for large blocks of text as its low saturation and muddy quality can make copy difficult to read quickly. It functions much better as an accent color, a subtle background, or in graphical elements where legibility is less critical than atmospheric mood.
Is #71746b readable on white or black?
#71746b has a 4.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.41:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.