#738406 Hex Color
Earthy Olive With Warm Energy
#738406 is a muted, warm yellow with earthy olive undertones. Its medium-dark lightness gives sale, budget, and construction designs a practical feel while suggesting enthusiasm and opportunity. Use it as a supporting tone with cream or navy. Black text remains readable at about 5.0:1 contrast, making the hex code #738406 suitable for branding, labels, and bold interface accents.
Questions about #738406
What is #738406 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #738406 is rgb(115, 132, 6), in HSL hsl(68, 91%, 27%) and in CMYK 13%, 0%, 95%, 48%.
What colors pair well with #738406?
Does #738406 read as warm or cool?
Despite its yellow base, #738406 reads warm because its earthy olive undertones soften the brightness and add a grounded, practical feel, making it more restrained than a clear, vivid yellow. That balance suits budget, construction, and utility-focused designs.
Is #738406 readable on white or black?
#738406 has a 4.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.03:1 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.