#74846C Hex Color
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#74846c is a muted olive green with an ashy, grayed-down quality. Its low saturation keeps it matte and calm, which suits supporting roles over center stage. Try it as a secondary tone in earthy palettes, outdoor branding, or organic packaging, where it pairs well with cream and deep charcoal. For text, black on #74846c hits about 5.3:1 contrast, passing WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #74846c
What is #74846c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #74846c is rgb(116, 132, 108), in HSL hsl(100, 10%, 47%) and in CMYK 12%, 0%, 18%, 48%.
What colors pair well with #74846c?
Cream and deep charcoal are the safest partners for #74846c, keeping its muted character intact. For more contrast, a warm terracotta or burgundy accent brings out its green undertones without clashing.
Is #74846c readable on white or black?
#74846c has a 3.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.25:1 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.