#75A14B Hex Color
Earthy lime softened with olive
#75a14b is a muted lime-olive shade with medium lightness and earthy yellow undertones. Its softened saturation gives designs a natural, dependable feel, supporting themes of growth, resilience, and harmony. Use it as a supporting tone for organic branding, outdoor products, gaming interfaces, or military-inspired palettes. The hex code #75a14b provides about a 7.0:1 contrast ratio for black text.
Questions about #75a14b
What is #75a14b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #75a14b is rgb(117, 161, 75), in HSL hsl(91, 36%, 46%) and in CMYK 27%, 0%, 53%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #75a14b?
#75a14b pairs well with warm neutrals, charcoal, cream, and muted terracotta, while dusty violet accents create gentle complementary contrast without overpowering its earthy, olive-leaning character in balanced layouts and calmer compositions. Use darker companions for structure and lighter ones to keep the palette open.
Does #75a14b feel warm or cool?
#75a14b reads as a warm-leaning green because its earthy yellow undertones shift it toward olive rather than blue-green, while its muted saturation keeps the warmth restrained and natural across most design palettes. It feels grounded rather than bright or tropical.
Is #75a14b readable on white or black?
#75a14b has a 3.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.95:1 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.