#74A00C Hex Color
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Reach for #74a00c when a design needs a lime that commands attention without going neon. This saturated, mossy green reads warm and earthy, closer to fresh foliage than electric lime. It works best as an accent or call-to-action color, since large fields of it can feel loud. Black text passes WCAG AA on it at about 6.8:1 contrast. The hex code for this shade is #74a00c.
Questions about #74a00c
What is #74a00c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #74a00c is rgb(116, 160, 12), in HSL hsl(78, 86%, 34%) and in CMYK 28%, 0%, 93%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #74a00c?
Deep plum, charcoal, and warm cream all flatter #74a00c by reining in its brightness. Avoid large blocks of pure white next to it, which can make the green look muddy.
Is #74a00c readable on white or black?
#74a00c has a 3.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.77:1 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.