#75FF74 color
The hex color #75FF74 is a light, vivid green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 45.9% red, 100% green and 45.5% blue (117, 255, 116).
Its hue angle is 120°, with 100% saturation and 73% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 54% cyan, 0% magenta, 55% yellow and 0% black.
The closest named color is Flora (#73FA79), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.31:1).
#75FF74 color codes
| HEX | #75FF74 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(117, 255, 116) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(45.9%, 100%, 45.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(120, 100%, 73%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(120, 55%, 100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(54%, 0%, 55%, 0%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(90.12, -64.14, 54.49) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(90.12, 84.16, 139.65) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(46.246, 76.559, 28.86) | |
| Decimal | 7733108 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #75FF74, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #75FF74 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.31:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.29:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #75FF74 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.29:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.31:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #75FF74 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#ffea67Protanopia
no red cones#f2de7eDeuteranopia
no green cones#5ff8e0Tritanopia
no blue cones#e3e3e3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #75ff74; }
.text { color: #75ff74; }
.border { border: 2px solid #75ff74; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(117 255 116 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #75ff74, #74ffb9); }
Similar colors
#73fa79Flora#66ff66Screamin’ Green#77ff66Poisonous Dart#4cff7bExperimintal Green#70f15eThe Matrix#2dfe54Estrogreen#88ee77Herbivore#00ff55Cathode Green
Closest common color name: Mint Green.
Questions
- What color is #75FF74?
- #75FF74 is a light, vivid green, closest to the named color Flora. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #75FF74?
- The RGB value is 117, 255, 116: 117 red, 255 green and 116 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #75FF74?
- The complementary color is #FE74FF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #75FF74?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.31:1 and white text 1.29:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.