#74A44C Hex Color

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#74a44c is a muted lime-green with olive undertones and moderate lightness, giving it an earthy, dependable character. The hex code works well as a supporting tone in outdoor, organic, sports, and gaming palettes, especially beside charcoal or warm cream. It can feel muddy across large areas, but black text achieves about 7.2:1 contrast for accessible body copy.

Questions about #74a44c

What is #74a44c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #74a44c is rgb(116, 164, 76), in HSL hsl(93, 37%, 47%) and in CMYK 29%, 0%, 54%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #74a44c?
#74a44c pairs well with charcoal, warm cream, navy, and muted earth tones, balancing its olive undertone while keeping layouts grounded rather than overly bright, especially in outdoor, organic, sports, or gaming interfaces where it works best as a supporting accent.
Does #74a44c look warm or cool?
#74a44c reads as a slightly warm, muted green because its olive undertones soften the lime base; it suggests an earthy, dependable mood and works well for outdoor, organic, and utility-focused designs.
Is #74a44c readable on white or black?
#74a44c has a 2.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.15:1 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.