#74844D Hex Color
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This muted, organic olive carries a distinct, earthy quality. While it lacks high saturation, #74844d offers a grounded, dependable tone perfect for outdoor branding and nature-inspired palettes. It works best as a supporting color or background, as it pairs beautifully with warm, burnt oranges or soft creams. Since it maintains a 5.2:1 contrast ratio, black text remains highly legible against this hex code.
Questions about #74844d
What is #74844d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #74844d is rgb(116, 132, 77), in HSL hsl(77, 26%, 41%) and in CMYK 12%, 0%, 42%, 48%.
What colors pair best with #74844d?
#74844d works beautifully when contrasted with warm terracotta or soft cream tones. Because of its muted, organic quality, it also functions as a sophisticated neutral anchor when paired with deep charcoal or off-white backgrounds.
Is #74844d readable on white or black?
#74844d has a 4.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.15:1 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.