#74AF52 Hex Color
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Somewhere between grass and a green apple, this muted lime reads natural and easygoing. The hex code #74af52 carries enough contrast for black body text, so it works as a supporting tone behind content, or as an accent in sports and nature design. Pair it with deep plum for an unexpected combination.
Questions about #74af52
What is #74af52 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #74af52 is rgb(116, 175, 82), in HSL hsl(98, 37%, 50%) and in CMYK 34%, 0%, 53%, 31%.
Can white text sit on #74af52?
Black text is the safer choice on #74af52. Contrast with black sits near 8.0:1, well past the 4.5:1 that WCAG AA requires for body text, while white text falls short for small type.
What colors pair well with #74af52?
Deep plum or charcoal bring out its green side, and warm creams keep it from reading flat. Next to bright white it can look slightly dull, so test against off-whites first.
Is #74af52 readable on white or black?
#74af52 has a 2.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.99:1 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.