#737B72 color
The hex color #737B72 is a gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 45.1% red, 48.2% green and 44.7% blue (115, 123, 114).
Its hue angle is 113°, with 4% saturation and 46% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 7% cyan, 0% magenta, 7% yellow and 52% black.
The closest named color is Camo Clay (#747F71), a difference of 2.9 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 4.81:1).
#737B72 color codes
| HEX | #737B72 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(115, 123, 114) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(45.1%, 48.2%, 44.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(113, 4%, 46%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(113, 7%, 48%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 0%, 7%, 52%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(50.72, -4.82, 3.89) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(50.72, 6.19, 141.05) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(17.19, 19.026, 18.683) | |
| Decimal | 7568242 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #737B72, 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 #737B72 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.81:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.37:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #737B72 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.37:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.81:1 | 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 #737B72 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#7c7972Protanopia
no red cones#7a7872Deuteranopia
no green cones#737a78Tritanopia
no blue cones#797979Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #737b72; }
.text { color: #737b72; }
.border { border: 2px solid #737b72; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(115 123 114 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #737b72, #727b76); }
Similar colors
#747f71Camo Clay#7a7c76Gunsmoke#738276Smoke#67786eCamping Trip#78776fWolf Pack#7d7d77Moon Base#74857fArmour#818581Happy Hippo
Questions
- What color is #737B72?
- #737B72 is a gray, closest to the named color Camo Clay. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #737B72?
- The RGB value is 115, 123, 114: 115 red, 123 green and 114 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #737B72?
- The complementary color is #7A727B, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #737B72?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.81:1 and white text 4.37:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.