#84BD74 Hex Color
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Reach for this pastel green when a design needs a soft, natural base, like gardening brands, spring packaging, or eco landing pages. #84bd74 is light and gently muted, so it reads calm instead of loud. It works best as a dominant background, since black text on it hits about 9.5:1 contrast. Pair it with charcoal or a muted plum for depth.
Questions about #84bd74
What is #84bd74 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #84bd74 is rgb(132, 189, 116), in HSL hsl(107, 36%, 60%) and in CMYK 30%, 0%, 39%, 26%.
What text color works best on #84bd74?
Black text is the safest choice, with about 9.5:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 WCAG AA requirement for body text. White text falls short, so save it for large decorative type.
What colors pair well with #84bd74?
Charcoal and muted plum give it depth without losing its softness. For a warmer palette, try terracotta or a pale cream as a supporting tone.
Is #84bd74 readable on white or black?
#84bd74 has a 2.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.51:1 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.