#74908D Hex Color
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Somewhere between sea glass and weathered slate, #74908d is a teal drained of most of its color. That low saturation reads calm and understated, which suits wellness brands, healthcare interfaces, and quiet app backgrounds. It works best as a supporting tone rather than the star, and pairs nicely with warm terracotta or cream. Black text passes contrast on it at about 6.1:1, enough for readable body copy.
Questions about #74908d
What is #74908d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #74908d is rgb(116, 144, 141), in HSL hsl(174, 11%, 51%) and in CMYK 19%, 0%, 2%, 44%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #74908d?
Warm accents like terracotta, blush, or deep burgundy bring out its green undertone. Cream and charcoal also work when you want a softer, coastal-leaning palette.
Is #74908d readable on white or black?
#74908d has a 3.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.11:1 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.