#737F56 Hex Color
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#737f56 is a muted olive green with a matte, ashy finish. Its low saturation keeps it calm and grounded, so it works best as a supporting base or 30% tone rather than the star. Pair it with cream, terracotta, or charcoal to add warmth and contrast.
Questions about #737f56
What is #737f56 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #737f56 is rgb(115, 127, 86), in HSL hsl(78, 19%, 42%) and in CMYK 9%, 0%, 32%, 50%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #737f56?
#737f56 pairs well with cream, terracotta, and charcoal. Its low saturation makes it a natural supporting tone, so brighter greens or warm accents give it direction without clashing.
Is #737f56 a warm or cool green?
#737f56 reads warm. Its yellow undertone and gray cast give it an earthy feel, closer to dried herbs or moss than to a crisp, cool forest green.
Can I use #737f56 for body text backgrounds?
Yes, with black text. Black on #737f56 hits about 4.9:1 contrast, which clears WCAG AA for small text, while white text falls short of the same threshold.
Is #737f56 readable on white or black?
#737f56 has a 4.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.89:1 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.