#737A5D color
The hex color #737A5D is a grayish yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 45.1% red, 47.8% green and 36.5% blue (115, 122, 93).
Its hue angle is 74°, with 13% saturation and 42% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 6% cyan, 0% magenta, 24% yellow and 52% black.
The closest named color is Dill (#6F7755), a difference of 2.2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 4.67:1).
#737A5D color codes
| HEX | #737A5D | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(115, 122, 93) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(45.1%, 47.8%, 36.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(74, 13%, 42%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(74, 24%, 48%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(6%, 0%, 24%, 52%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(49.92, -8.04, 15.04) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(49.92, 17.06, 118.13) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(16.005, 18.354, 13.053) | |
| Decimal | 7567965 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #737A5D, 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 #737A5D | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.67:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.5:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #737A5D as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.5:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.67:1 | 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 #737A5D looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#7e775bProtanopia
no red cones#7d775eDeuteranopia
no green cones#767772Tritanopia
no blue cones#777777Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #737a5d; }
.text { color: #737a5d; }
.border { border: 2px solid #737a5d; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(115 122 93 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #737a5d, #657a5d); }
Similar colors
#6f7755Dill#787b54Bonsai#6a7e5fEmerald City#76856aWreath#808069Warm Gray#6b6d4eHerbal Whispers#7b8762Green Relict#757461Mangrove
Questions
- What color is #737A5D?
- #737A5D is a grayish yellow-green, closest to the named color Dill. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #737A5D?
- The RGB value is 115, 122, 93: 115 red, 122 green and 93 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #737A5D?
- The complementary color is #645D7A, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #737A5D?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.67:1 and white text 4.5:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.