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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#74A970 — Moss
#74A970 is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 116° 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 #74A970
- f6f9f5
- d9e8d8
- bdd6bb
- a0c49d
- 84b380
- 67a163
- 538550
- 41683e
- 2f4b2d
- 1c2d1b
- 0a100a
Color schemes using #74A970
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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#74A970 FAQ
What color is #74A970?
#74A970 is a shade of moss in the green family. It has a hue of 116 degrees, 25% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #74A970?
#74A970 is rgb(116, 169, 112) in RGB, hsl(116, 25%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(31%, 0%, 34%, 34%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #74A970?
White text on this background reaches 2.74:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.65:1.
What colors go well with #74A970?
Its direct complement is #A570A9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8870A9 and #A97090 gives you contrast without the vibration.