#73A833 Hex Color
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This saturated lime green brings immediate intensity and energy to a layout. Because it is highly pigmented, #73a833 works best as a 10% accent color for calls to action rather than a dominant background. It pairs surprisingly well with dark charcoal grays. Black text remains legible over this hex code, meeting accessibility standards for readable small body text.
Questions about #73a833
What is #73a833 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #73a833 is rgb(115, 168, 51), in HSL hsl(87, 53%, 43%) and in CMYK 32%, 0%, 70%, 34%.
How can I best use #73a833 in a design layout?
#73a833 is highly pigmented and functions most effectively as a strategic 10% accent color for calls to action or UI highlights. Using it sparingly prevents the color from overwhelming a composition while maintaining its ability to draw immediate user attention.
Is #73a833 readable on white or black?
#73a833 has a 2.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.37:1 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.