#749474 Hex Color
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The green hex code #749474 is a muted, ashy green with low saturation and a matte, dusty finish. Gray undertones create a steady, understated feel suited to sustainability, pharmacy, gardening, and finance branding. Use it as a supporting tone or soft background with charcoal or warm cream. Black text provides about 6.2:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #749474
What is #749474 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #749474 is rgb(116, 148, 116), in HSL hsl(120, 13%, 52%) and in CMYK 22%, 0%, 22%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #749474?
#749474 pairs well with warm cream, charcoal, terracotta, and muted sage accents, creating a grounded palette with added warmth for websites, packaging, interiors, and sustainability-focused visual design systems.
Does #749474 look warm or cool?
#749474 reads as a subdued, slightly cool green because its gray, ashy undertones soften the hue and limit its warmth; warm cream, tan, or natural wood can shift a palette around it toward a more welcoming feel.
Is #749474 readable on white or black?
#749474 has a 3.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.23:1 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.