#73A580 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated green reads organic and grounded, making it an excellent choice for branding in sustainable or wellness industries. Because of its muted character, #73a580 functions best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background. It provides strong contrast with black text, ensuring readability in UI applications. Pair this hex code with warm terracotta or sandy neutrals to avoid a washed-out appearance.
Questions about #73a580
What is #73a580 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #73a580 is rgb(115, 165, 128), in HSL hsl(136, 22%, 55%) and in CMYK 30%, 0%, 22%, 35%.
What colors pair best with #73a580?
Warm neutrals and earthy tones ground this muted green perfectly. Pair #73a580 with terracotta or sandy beige to avoid a washed-out, clinical appearance and add necessary visual warmth to your UI layout or branding project.
How does #73a580 perform for UI text?
Because #73a580 is a mid-tone green, it provides solid contrast against white but can struggle with light-colored text overlays. Use it primarily as a supporting accent or background, while ensuring any text placed on top is dark or high-contrast for readability.
Is #73a580 readable on white or black?
#73a580 has a 2.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.42:1 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.