Color #718474 Color / Colour Code #718474
This page shows the hex color code for color #718474 (#718474). The colour is a green tone with 8% saturation and 48% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #718474 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#718474 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 99, 129, and 159 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 129, 249, and 9 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #718474
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 129 and saturation at 8%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 129 to 174 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 129 with its complement at 309 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #718474
Lightness variations at hue 129 and 8% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #718474
Design Use Cases for #718474
Neutral Foundation Color
#718474 has almost no saturation (8%), making it an excellent neutral. Use it for page backgrounds, card surfaces, divider lines, and any element that should recede visually. Neutrals like this form the foundation of every professional design system.
Primary Interface Color
At 48% lightness, #718474 is in the mid-range, making it ideal for interactive elements like buttons, links, and selected states. This lightness level ensures good contrast against both light and dark adjacent elements in most layouts.
Success & Growth Indicators
#718474 falls in the green range (hue 129). Green universally represents success, growth, and safety. Use it for confirmation messages, positive chart data, eco-friendly badges, and health metrics. In financial dashboards, green indicates gains and positive performance.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #718474 (hue 129) to its complement at hue 309. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 159. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #718474, #847181);
CSS Code for #718474
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Colors visually similar to #718474 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #718474 (#718474)
#718474 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 113 red, 132 green, and 116 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 129 degrees with 8% saturation and 48% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #718474 is 124/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 14% cyan, 0% magenta, 12% yellow, and 48% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #718474 against white is 4.00:1 and against black is 5.25:1. This only passes AA for large text (18pt+) on white. For normal body text on white, darken the color or use it on a dark background where it achieves 5.25:1.
The complementary colour #847181 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #718474. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #778471 and #71847D, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #718474?
- #718474 is Color #718474, a green color (colour) with RGB(113, 132, 116), HSL(129, 8%, 48%), and CMYK(14%, 0%, 12%, 48%). Its perceived brightness is 124/255.
- Is #718474 accessible for text?
- Against white, #718474 has a contrast ratio of 4.00:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 5.25:1 (passes AA). It passes AA for large text (18pt+) on white. Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #718474?
- The complementary colour is #847181 (hue 309). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #778471 and #71847D. The triadic palette adds #747184 and #847471 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #718474 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #718474; or rgb(113, 132, 116); or hsl(129, 8%, 48%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 129 8% 48%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.