#74947C Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #74947c is a medium-light green with low saturation and a matte, dusty finish. Its restrained character suits sustainability, pharmacy, finance, and organic branding, especially as a supporting tone beside warm cream or charcoal. Use the hex code #74947c for backgrounds with black text, which reaches about 6.3:1 contrast for clear body copy.
Questions about #74947c
What is #74947c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #74947c is rgb(116, 148, 124), in HSL hsl(135, 13%, 52%) and in CMYK 22%, 0%, 16%, 42%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #74947c?
#74947c pairs well with warm cream, charcoal, and muted terracotta, which balance its dusty green base without overwhelming it. Use cream for an organic feel and charcoal when you need stronger definition.
Is #74947c a warm or cool color?
#74947c reads as a slightly cool, muted green because its green base contains more blue than red, while its low saturation keeps the temperature subtle. That restrained balance makes it feel calm rather than icy.
Is #74947c readable on white or black?
#74947c has a 3.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.26:1 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.