#74786B Hex Color
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Don’t expect a bright lime here. The hex code #74786b is a muted, ashy green that sits close to grey, giving it a calm, understated feel. Its low saturation suits backgrounds, supporting elements, and gaming or sports interfaces better than bold accents. Black text reads clearly on it at about 4.6:1, clearing WCAG AA for body copy. Pair it with terracotta to keep it from reading flat.
Questions about #74786b
What is #74786b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #74786b is rgb(116, 120, 107), in HSL hsl(78, 6%, 45%) and in CMYK 3%, 0%, 11%, 53%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #74786b?
Terracotta, warm wood tones, and deep charcoal all flatter #74786b. Its greyed-out green looks richer next to earthy hues than against stark white, which can wash it out. Try it as the supporting tone in a 60/30/10 layout.
Is #74786b readable on white or black?
#74786b has a 4.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.64:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.