#74A36D Hex Color
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The hex code #74a36d is an unsaturated greenish shade with a soft, earthy cast. Its moderate lightness supports feelings of safety, stability, and balance without looking overly bright. Use it as a supporting tone in sustainability, pharmacy, gardening, or finance branding. Black text reads clearly on this color, making it suitable for accessible interface elements.
Questions about #74a36d
What is #74a36d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #74a36d is rgb(116, 163, 109), in HSL hsl(112, 23%, 53%) and in CMYK 29%, 0%, 33%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #74a36d?
#74a36d pairs well with terracotta, cream, and charcoal, which bring out its earthy warmth without making the palette feel overly rustic. Use terracotta for small accents and charcoal for headings or icons.
Is #74a36d readable on white or black?
#74a36d has a 2.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.20:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.