#74BA84 Hex Color
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Soft as new spring leaves, pastel green carries a muted gray undertone that keeps it calm instead of loud. The hex code #74ba84 works well as a dominant base in eco, wellness, and baby branding. Its low saturation can wash out next to white, so add a darker green for depth. Black text hits 9.1:1 contrast here, clearing WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #74ba84
What is #74ba84 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #74ba84 is rgb(116, 186, 132), in HSL hsl(134, 34%, 59%) and in CMYK 38%, 0%, 29%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #74ba84?
It flatters warm earth tones like terracotta and deep navy, which offset its softness with contrast. Cream and pale yellow keep the palette light and springlike.
Is #74ba84 readable on white or black?
#74ba84 has a 2.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.09:1 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.