What color is #74CA84?

#74CA84 is a light, soft green. In RGB it is rgb(116, 202, 132), and in HSL hsl(131, 45%, 62%).

Is #74CA84 accessible as text?

On white, #74CA84 has a contrast ratio of 2.00:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.52:1 (passes). For text placed on #74CA84, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #74CA84?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is emerald-400 (#00D492).

What colors go well with #74CA84?

#74CA84 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #CA72BA. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #74CA84 below.

Is #74CA84 good for buttons?

#74CA84 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #74CA84 — white text only reaches 2.00:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #74CA84 the same as CSS mediumaquamarine?

No — #74CA84 is not the CSS named color mediumaquamarine, but mediumaquamarine (#66CDAA) is the closest CSS named color.

#74CA84 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #74CA84

Not just a swatch — here's how #74CA84 works with other colors. Named schemes with #74CA84 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #74CA84 Secondary #4C6C3C Accent #AD6C00 Surface #EEEAD6 Anchor #3C2F20

Pistachio leads this botanical set among foliage greens and a terracotta accent, softened by cream and grounded in bark brown.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #74CA84 Accent #A8C4BA Surface #E2D9BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #1A3648

Pistachio opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Nordic Calm Accent · 5 colors

Accent #74CA84 Secondary #ADB4B7 Surface #F1F2F0 Support #7895A3 Anchor #2D3236

Pistachio keeps this Nordic scheme quiet — cool greys and a soft white around it, a muted-blue support and a charcoal anchor.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #74CA84 Secondary #AD6C00 Accent #687C4C Surface #F2EDDD Anchor #392B1E

This palette keeps Pistachio as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #74CA84 Secondary #CCE9D0 Support #989286 Ink #17140F

Pistachio is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Pistachio carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #74CA84 actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 44/100

Neutral

Balanced temperature — flexible, sits between warm and cool schemes.

Softness 58/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 24/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 100/100

Very high

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 40/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 30/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 50/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 38/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 38/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 72/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #74CA84 with

Celadon Medium Aquamarine Orchid Platinum Hunter Green

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AAA

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 9.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E5F2E8 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #72CAA0 — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #74CA84 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #74CA84;
  --color-base-rgb: 116 202 132;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(76.7% 0.130 148.6);
  --color-50: #F4FBF5;
  --color-100: #E1F4E4;
  --color-200: #C4E8CB;
  --color-300: #9BD5A5;
  --color-400: #74BE81;
  --color-500: #53A261;
  --color-600: #457D4F;
  --color-700: #355A3C;
  --color-800: #263B2A;
  --color-900: #19251B;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  pistachio: {
    50: '#F4FBF5',
    100: '#E1F4E4',
    200: '#C4E8CB',
    300: '#9BD5A5',
    400: '#74BE81',
    500: '#53A261',
    600: '#457D4F',
    700: '#355A3C',
    800: '#263B2A',
    900: '#19251B',
  },
}

$base: #74CA84;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F4FBF5;
$base-100: #E1F4E4;
$base-200: #C4E8CB;
$base-300: #9BD5A5;
$base-400: #74BE81;
$base-500: #53A261;
$base-600: #457D4F;
$base-700: #355A3C;
$base-800: #263B2A;
$base-900: #19251B;
$base-hover: #46B75A;
$base-subtle: #D8ECDC;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#74CA84",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F4FBF5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#E1F4E4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#C4E8CB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#9BD5A5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#74BE81",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#53A261",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#457D4F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#355A3C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#263B2A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#19251B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #74CA84

Color Lab

Pairs with #74CA84

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