Information about #74996D color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #74996D is classified in the Register under the Green Color Family, with Low Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(116, 153, 109) (45.5% red, 60% green, 42.7% blue), or CMYK 15 / 0 / 17 / 40 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#74996D is a gently muted green that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Grey Green (#789B73). Nearby in the Register you will also find Green Grey (#77926F) and Amulet (#7D9D72).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(116, 153, 109)), which gives #74996D its character. If you plan to put text on a #74996D background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.5:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.2:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #74996D is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#74996D color variations

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#74996D color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #74996D

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Grey Green color link
Grey Green

#789B73

Green Grey color link
Green Grey

#77926F

Amulet color link
Amulet

#7D9D72

Oxley color link
Oxley

#6D9A79

Laurel color link
Laurel

#6E8D71

Highland color link
Highland

#7A9461

Epiphany color link
Epiphany

#6A9A62

Bach color link
Bach

#839270

Dull Green color link
Dull Green

#74A662

Dusty Green color link
Dusty Green

#76A973

#74996D color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#74996D
  • RGB116, 153, 109
  • CMYK15, 0, 17, 40
  • CSSrgb(116, 153, 109)
  • HSL110°, 18%, 51%
  • HSL Precise110.455°, 17.742%, 51.373%
  • HSV110°, 29%, 60%
  • HSB110°, 29%, 60%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.455
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.600
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.427
  • GLSLvec3(0.455, 0.600, 0.427)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.455, 0.600, 0.427, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.455, 0.600, 0.427)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB45.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB60%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB42.7%
  • Color FamilyGreen
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID74996D
  • DECIMAL ID7641453
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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