Color swatch image showing #74BC07 with RGB(116,188,7) values
Color swatch image showing #74BC07 with RGB(116,188,7) values

#74BC07 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #74BC07 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#74BC07 Color Information

#74BC07 RGB value is (116, 188, 7). The hex color red value is 116, green is 188, and blue is 7. Its HSL format shows a hue of 84°, saturation of 93 percent, and lightness of 38 percent. The CMYK process values are 38 percent, 0 percent, 96 percent, 26 percent.

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#74BC07 Color Meaning

Color #74BC07 conveys grounded innovation, botanical urgency, and functional brightness. Color #74BC07 is a deeper, more olive-leaning green-yellow that retains chartreuse’s energy while adding earthiness. Unlike its electric siblings, #74BC07 feels plausible—like new wheat or unripe fruit. In agricultural and environmental branding, #74BC07 hue signals actionable change: not just awareness, but harvest. Psychological studies link such mid-chroma greens to increased perceived credibility in sustainability claims, especially when paired with natural textures. Functionally, color #74BC07 performs well across media. #74BC07 offers strong contrast against deep blues and charcoals, meeting WCAG AA standards for body text in digital formats. Print reproduction is excellent on uncoated stocks, enhancing its artisanal appeal in packaging and editorial design. #74BC07’s common in organic food labels, outdoor gear, and educational materials where “fresh” must feel real. Color #74BC07 doesn’t dazzle—#74BC07 convinces. Culturally, color #74BC07 reflects resilience through cycles—regrowth after fire, crops after drought. #74BC07 appears in climate resilience campaigns and regenerative agriculture as a symbol of hope with roots. Spiritually, #74BC07 aligns with the heart chakra’s determined mode: love that plants seeds. Designers use color #74BC07 when they want to signal progress that lasts. Its urgency is patient.

Color Conversion

Convert #74BC07 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#74BC07
RGB
rgb(116, 188, 7)
HSL
hsl(84°, 93%, 38%)
CMYK
cmyk(38%, 0%, 96%, 26%)
HSV
hsv(84°, 96%, 74%)
XYZ
25.2240 39.6948 6.5334
Yxy
39.6948 0.3530 0.5555
Hunter Lab
63.0038 -7.3247 6.8131
CIE-Lab
69.2516 -46.1504 68.6864

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red116 / 255 (45%)
45%
Green188 / 255 (74%)
74%
Blue7 / 255 (3%)

CMYK Values

Cyan38 / 100 (38%)
38%
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow96 / 100 (96%)
96%
Key (Black)26 / 100 (26%)
26%

Color Variations

#74BC07 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#74BC07 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #74BC07 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.35:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.35:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.35:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #74BC07 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#74BC07

protanopia

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Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #74BC07;

Text Color

color: #74BC07;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #74BC07;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #74BC0740;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #74BC07;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #74BC07 0%, #467104 100%);

#74BC07 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #74BC07 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.