#728063 color
The hex color #728063 is a grayish yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 44.7% red, 50.2% green and 38.8% blue (114, 128, 99).
Its hue angle is 89°, with 13% saturation and 45% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 11% cyan, 0% magenta, 23% yellow and 50% black.
The closest named color is Wreath (#76856A), a difference of 2.1 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 4.98:1).
#728063 color codes
| HEX | #728063 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(114, 128, 99) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(44.7%, 50.2%, 38.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(89, 13%, 45%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(89, 23%, 50%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(11%, 0%, 23%, 50%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(51.74, -10.78, 14.07) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(51.74, 17.72, 127.45) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(16.91, 19.916, 14.755) | |
| Decimal | 7503971 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #728063, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #728063 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.98:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.21:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #728063 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.21:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.98:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #728063 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#837c61Protanopia
no red cones#817b64Deuteranopia
no green cones#737d78Tritanopia
no blue cones#7b7b7bAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #728063; }
.text { color: #728063; }
.border { border: 2px solid #728063; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(114 128 99 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #728063, #638063); }
Similar colors
#76856aWreath#6a7e5fEmerald City#7b8762Green Relict#6f7755Dill#6f8770Thyme and Place#748d70Toad#787b54Bonsai#747f71Camo Clay
Closest common color name: Warm Gray.
Questions
- What color is #728063?
- #728063 is a grayish yellow-green, closest to the named color Wreath. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #728063?
- The RGB value is 114, 128, 99: 114 red, 128 green and 99 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #728063?
- The complementary color is #716380, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #728063?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.98:1 and white text 4.21:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.