#749C7E Hex Color
Grounded dusty green with earthy calm
This dusty green has a heavily desaturated, ash-like quality that feels grounded and reliable. Because of its muted tone, #749c7e works best as a supporting color or background rather than a main focus. It pairs beautifully with warm, sandy beiges or deep charcoals. The hex code for this soft green is #749c7e, which offers excellent readability for body text when paired with high-contrast black.
Questions about #749c7e
What is #749c7e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #749c7e is rgb(116, 156, 126), in HSL hsl(135, 17%, 53%) and in CMYK 26%, 0%, 19%, 39%.
What colors pair effectively with #749c7e?
Because of its desaturated, ash-like quality, #749c7e pairs beautifully with warm neutrals like sandy beige or charcoal. These high-contrast pairings help balance the coolness of the green while maintaining a grounded, professional design aesthetic.
Is #749c7e readable on white or black?
#749c7e has a 3.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.79:1 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.