#73A255 Hex Color
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This muted green sits somewhere between lime and olive. Its unsaturated character feels earthy and grounded, making it a natural choice for organic brand palettes. The hex code #73a255 provides enough contrast for black text, ensuring readability in UI applications. Because it can look slightly muddy in large backgrounds, it shines brightest as an accent tone against cooler neutrals or off-white.
Questions about #73a255
What is #73a255 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #73a255 is rgb(115, 162, 85), in HSL hsl(97, 31%, 48%) and in CMYK 29%, 0%, 48%, 36%.
How should I use #73a255 in web design?
Because #73a255 carries a slightly muddy undertone in large areas, use it primarily as a punchy accent color against off-white or slate backgrounds. It provides excellent readability for UI text while maintaining a distinct, organic aesthetic for buttons or call-to-action elements.
Does #73a255 pair well with other colors?
Is #73a255 readable on white or black?
#73a255 has a 2.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.02:1 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.