#738262 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted olive leans into an ashy, unsaturated green. It functions best as a base or background color rather than an accent, providing a grounded feel for organic or tactical branding. While black text remains highly readable against this shade, avoid pairing it with bright, stark whites which can make it appear muddy. The hex code for this color is #738262.
Questions about #738262
What is #738262 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #738262 is rgb(115, 130, 98), in HSL hsl(88, 14%, 45%) and in CMYK 12%, 0%, 25%, 49%.
What colors pair well with #738262?
Should I use #738262 for text or backgrounds?
This color is best suited for backgrounds or large design elements rather than small, fine text. Because of its medium-dark value, it serves as a sophisticated base that makes dark text legible without the harshness of a pure black and white combination.
Is #738262 readable on white or black?
#738262 has a 4.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.09:1 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.