What color is #74D28C?

#74D28C is a light, soft green. In RGB it is rgb(116, 210, 140), and in HSL hsl(135, 51%, 64%).

Is #74D28C accessible as text?

On white, #74D28C has a contrast ratio of 1.85:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 11.34:1 (passes). For text placed on #74D28C, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #74D28C?

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

What colors go well with #74D28C?

#74D28C pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #D274BB. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #74D28C below.

Is #74D28C good for buttons?

#74D28C works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #74D28C — white text only reaches 1.85:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #74D28C the same as CSS mediumaquamarine?

No — #74D28C is not the CSS named color mediumaquamarine, but mediumaquamarine (#66CDAA) is the closest CSS named color.

#74D28C Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #74D28C

Not just a swatch — here's how #74D28C works with other colors. Named schemes with #74D28C in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #74D28C Secondary #4B6C3C 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 #74D28C Accent #A8C4BA Surface #E1D9BE Secondary #9AA0A0 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 #74D28C 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 #74D28C Secondary #AD6C00 Accent #677C4D Surface #F1EDDD 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 #74D28C Secondary #D2F1D7 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 #74D28C 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 43/100

Neutral

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

Softness 59/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 22/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 95/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 37/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 28/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 52/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 32/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 39/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 71/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #74D28C

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For branding

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For fashion

People also use #74D28C with

Celadon Medium Turquoise 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 10.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E6F3E9 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #74D2AB — 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 #74D28C at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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$48.2k ▲ 12%

Brand

AVELINE

Studio

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Packaging

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Botanical Wash

250 ml

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #74D28C;
  --color-base-rgb: 116 210 140;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(78.8% 0.134 150.6);
  --color-50: #F3FCF5;
  --color-100: #E0F6E5;
  --color-200: #C1EBCC;
  --color-300: #97D9A7;
  --color-400: #6FC384;
  --color-500: #4EA764;
  --color-600: #418151;
  --color-700: #335C3D;
  --color-800: #243D2A;
  --color-900: #18261B;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  pistachio: {
    50: '#F3FCF5',
    100: '#E0F6E5',
    200: '#C1EBCC',
    300: '#97D9A7',
    400: '#6FC384',
    500: '#4EA764',
    600: '#418151',
    700: '#335C3D',
    800: '#243D2A',
    900: '#18261B',
  },
}

$base: #74D28C;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F3FCF5;
$base-100: #E0F6E5;
$base-200: #C1EBCC;
$base-300: #97D9A7;
$base-400: #6FC384;
$base-500: #4EA764;
$base-600: #418151;
$base-700: #335C3D;
$base-800: #243D2A;
$base-900: #18261B;
$base-hover: #43C263;
$base-subtle: #D9EEDE;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#74D28C",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F3FCF5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#E0F6E5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#C1EBCC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#97D9A7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#6FC384",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#4EA764",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#418151",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#335C3D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#243D2A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#18261B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}