#72835E Hex Color
Matte Olive Green With Lime Undertones
Muted and ashy, #72835e blends lime and olive undertones into a matte, earthy green. Its low saturation gives branding, outdoor products, gaming interfaces, and nature-led packaging an understated feel. The hex code #72835e works well as a supporting tone with warm cream or charcoal. Black text reaches about 5.1:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body copy.
Questions about #72835e
What is #72835e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #72835e is rgb(114, 131, 94), in HSL hsl(88, 16%, 44%) and in CMYK 13%, 0%, 28%, 49%.
What colors pair well with #72835e?
#72835e pairs well with warm cream, terracotta, muted burgundy, and charcoal, which balance its dusty olive character without overpowering its low-saturation finish. Use cream for an airy look, terracotta for warmth, and charcoal for stronger definition in layouts or packaging.
Is #72835e a warm or cool color?
#72835e reads as a muted, slightly warm green because its olive and lime undertones outweigh the coolness introduced by its gray, ashy saturation. It can shift cooler beside warm cream and warmer beside charcoal or blue-based greens.
Is #72835e readable on white or black?
#72835e has a 4.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.12:1 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.