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#74A48B — Pewter
#74A48B is a mid-tone desaturated green sitting at 149° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #74A48B
- f6f9f7
- d9e6e0
- bdd4c8
- a1c1b0
- 84af99
- 689c81
- 54816a
- 426553
- 2f483b
- 1d2c24
- 0a0f0d
Color schemes using #74A48B
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#74A48B FAQ
What color is #74A48B?
#74A48B is a shade of pewter in the green family. It has a hue of 149 degrees, 21% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #74A48B?
#74A48B is rgb(116, 164, 139) in RGB, hsl(149, 21%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(29%, 0%, 15%, 36%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #74A48B?
White text on this background reaches 2.83:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.43:1.
What colors go well with #74A48B?
Its direct complement is #A4748D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A474A4 and #A47475 gives you contrast without the vibration.