#72802F Hex Color
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The hex code #72802f is an unsaturated, warm yellow-olive with a mellow, earthy presence. Its muted lightness suggests nature, resilience, and practical optimism, making it useful for outdoor, organic, construction, or budget-focused branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream or burgundy, rather than a full background; black text reaches about 4.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #72802f
What is #72802f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #72802f is rgb(114, 128, 47), in HSL hsl(70, 46%, 34%) and in CMYK 11%, 0%, 63%, 50%.
What colors pair well with #72802f?
#72802f pairs well with cream, charcoal, and muted burgundy, which bring out its warm yellow undertone without making the palette feel loud. Use cream for a softer organic look, or burgundy for stronger contrast in packaging and fashion.
Is #72802f readable on white or black?
#72802f has a 4.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.84:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.