#746C00 Hex Color
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This dark, unsaturated olive brings an earthy, organic feel to design palettes. Because it sits on the muddier side of the yellow spectrum, it works best as a supporting tone or accent rather than a dominant background. Pair #746c00 with deep plums or slate grays to ground its warmth. With a 5.4:1 contrast ratio against white text, it maintains strong readability for UI elements.
Questions about #746c00
What is #746c00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #746c00 is rgb(116, 108, 0), in HSL hsl(56, 100%, 23%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 100%, 55%.
What colors pair well with the #746c00 olive tone?
How should I use #746c00 in a user interface?
#746c00 works best as an accent color for borders, icons, or secondary buttons rather than a dominant background. With a 5.4:1 contrast ratio against white text, it maintains solid readability while providing a more interesting alternative to standard black or dark gray.
Is #746c00 readable on white or black?
#746c00 has a 5.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.88:1 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.