#739665 color
The hex color #739665 is a grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 45.1% red, 58.8% green and 39.6% blue (115, 150, 101).
Its hue angle is 103°, with 20% saturation and 49% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 23% cyan, 0% magenta, 33% yellow and 41% black.
The closest named color is Mosslands (#779966), a difference of 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.28:1).
#739665 color codes
| HEX | #739665 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(115, 150, 101) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(45.1%, 58.8%, 39.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(103, 20%, 49%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(103, 33%, 59%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(23%, 0%, 33%, 41%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(58.41, -21.74, 22.03) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(58.41, 30.95, 134.63) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(20.325, 26.397, 16.334) | |
| Decimal | 7575141 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #739665, 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 #739665 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.28:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.34:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #739665 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.34:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.28:1 | 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 #739665 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#998e62Protanopia
no red cones#948b68Deuteranopia
no green cones#729389Tritanopia
no blue cones#8c8c8cAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #739665; }
.text { color: #739665; }
.border { border: 2px solid #739665; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(115 150 101 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #739665, #659670); }
Similar colors
#779966Mosslands#7b9a6dMoney#738f5dFour Leaf Clover#70916cPaying Mantis#679b6aLeafy#839c6dSleepy Hollow#7a8f68Crispy Crunch#6f8d6aKashmir
Closest common color name: Moss Green.
Questions
- What color is #739665?
- #739665 is a grayish green, closest to the named color Mosslands. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #739665?
- The RGB value is 115, 150, 101: 115 red, 150 green and 101 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #739665?
- The complementary color is #886596, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #739665?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.28:1 and white text 3.34:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.