#747E30 Hex Color
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This unsaturated olive shade feels grounded and earthy without being dull. Because it has a warm, yellow undertone, the hex code #747e30 works best as an accent color rather than a dominant background. It pairs exceptionally well with slate grays or deep charcoal to create contrast. Since black text provides a compliant 4.8:1 ratio, it remains readable for small copy and UI details.
Questions about #747e30
What is #747e30 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #747e30 is rgb(116, 126, 48), in HSL hsl(68, 45%, 34%) and in CMYK 8%, 0%, 62%, 51%.
How should I use #747e30 in a UI design?
#747e30 works best as an accent color for buttons, active states, or iconography rather than a main background. Its warm, yellow undertone provides a sophisticated contrast when paired with neutral charcoal or deep slate text.
Is #747e30 readable on white or black?
#747e30 has a 4.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.76:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.