#74746C Hex Color
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#74746c is a desaturated, dusty olive that leans heavily into grey. This earthy, muted tone functions best as a supporting neutral rather than a dominant color, as it can appear muddy in large applications. Pair it with crisp white or deep charcoal to create better visual hierarchy. White text meets accessibility standards over this hex code, making it a reliable choice for UI elements.
Questions about #74746c
What is #74746c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #74746c is rgb(116, 116, 108), in HSL hsl(60, 4%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 7%, 55%.
What colors pair best with #74746c?
#74746c works best when paired with high-contrast neutrals to establish visual hierarchy. Use charcoal for text or dark elements to anchor the design, while clean white backgrounds prevent this muted shade from appearing muddy or flat.
Is #74746c readable on white or black?
#74746c has a 4.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.45:1 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.