#73A085 Hex Color

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#73a085 is a muted, dusty green with gray undertones and low saturation. Its steady, natural character suits sustainability, pharmacy, gardening, and finance branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside warm ivory or dark charcoal, rather than a dominant background. The hex code #73a085 supports readable black body text at about a 7.1:1 contrast ratio.

Questions about #73a085

What is #73a085 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #73a085 is rgb(115, 160, 133), in HSL hsl(144, 19%, 54%) and in CMYK 28%, 0%, 17%, 37%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #73a085?
#73a085 pairs well with warm ivory for gentle contrast, while charcoal adds definition without overpowering its muted green character, keeping interfaces and brand palettes grounded rather than bright or harsh.
Is #73a085 warm or cool?
#73a085 reads as a cool, muted green because its hue leans toward blue-green and its gray undertones reduce warmth, though nearby ivory or warm neutrals can make it feel softer.
Is #73a085 readable on white or black?
#73a085 has a 2.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.09:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.