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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#74A490 — Pewter
#74A490 is a mid-tone desaturated green sitting at 155° 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 #74A490
- f6f9f8
- d9e6e1
- bdd4ca
- a1c1b4
- 84af9d
- 689c86
- 54816e
- 426556
- 2f483e
- 1d2c25
- 0a0f0d
Color schemes using #74A490
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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#74A490 FAQ
What color is #74A490?
#74A490 is a shade of pewter in the green family. It has a hue of 155 degrees, 21% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #74A490?
#74A490 is rgb(116, 164, 144) in RGB, hsl(155, 21%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(29%, 0%, 12%, 36%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #74A490?
White text on this background reaches 2.82:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.46:1.
What colors go well with #74A490?
Its direct complement is #A47488. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A474A0 and #A47874 gives you contrast without the vibration.