#748C7C Hex Color
A dusty muted green with grounded character
This dusty, muted green feels dry and grounded. With its desaturated, ashy quality, the hex code #748c7c works best as a supporting background rather than a main feature. It pairs naturally with warm terracottas or clean creams to avoid looking washed out. Because it offers strong contrast against black text, it provides a functional, readable base for sustainable branding and organic UI design.
Questions about #748c7c
What is #748c7c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #748c7c is rgb(116, 140, 124), in HSL hsl(140, 9%, 50%) and in CMYK 17%, 0%, 11%, 45%.
What colors pair best with #748c7c?
#748c7c pairs naturally with warm terracotta or clean cream shades to prevent the design from appearing washed out. Because it is a desaturated, ashy green, adding warmer earth tones provides a necessary balance that creates visual interest while maintaining an organic, grounded aesthetic.
Is #748c7c a good choice for text-heavy interfaces?
Using #748c7c as a primary background color is effective because it offers strong contrast against black text, ensuring high readability for users. It works well as a supporting neutral that keeps the layout professional and calm without overwhelming the content hierarchy.
Is #748c7c readable on white or black?
#748c7c has a 3.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.78:1 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.