#749C6F Hex Color

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This dusty, unsaturated green functions best as a stabilizing base or subtle background element. Its muted, ashy quality avoids the artificial look of brighter greens, making it a natural fit for sustainable branding or organic product design. Pair it with soft cream or slate gray to maintain its professional appearance. The hex code for this shade is #749c6f, which provides enough contrast for readable black text.

Questions about #749c6f

What is #749c6f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #749c6f is rgb(116, 156, 111), in HSL hsl(113, 19%, 52%) and in CMYK 26%, 0%, 29%, 39%.
What are the best color pairings for #749c6f?
#749c6f functions best as a neutral, stabilizing base rather than a bright accent. Pair it with soft cream or slate to keep the look organic, or use it against stark white to create a clean, modern contrast for body text.
Is #749c6f readable on white or black?
#749c6f has a 3.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.72:1 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.