#727535 Hex Color
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#727535 is a muted, earthy olive with a distinct yellow undertone. It offers a warm, grounded character that excels as a supporting accent in organic branding or construction-themed palettes. Because it sits at a mid-range saturation, it can look muddy if overused. It pairs exceptionally well with cool slate grays or deep charcoal for added contrast. White text remains perfectly legible against this hex code.
Questions about #727535
What is #727535 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #727535 is rgb(114, 117, 53), in HSL hsl(63, 38%, 33%) and in CMYK 3%, 0%, 55%, 54%.
Is #727535 a warm or cool tone?
It is decidedly a warm color because of its heavy yellow undertone, which gives it that classic olive character. Because it sits at a mid-range saturation, it provides a rustic, organic feel that works very well in branding related to construction or nature.
Is #727535 readable on white or black?
#727535 has a 4.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.31:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.