#739B95 color
The hex color #739B95 is a grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 45.1% red, 60.8% green and 58.4% blue (115, 155, 149).
Its hue angle is 171°, with 17% saturation and 53% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 26% cyan, 0% magenta, 4% yellow and 39% black.
The closest named color is Yucca (#75978F), a difference of 2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.85:1).
#739B95 color codes
| HEX | #739B95 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(115, 155, 149) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(45.1%, 60.8%, 58.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(171, 17%, 53%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(171, 26%, 61%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(26%, 0%, 4%, 39%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(61.01, -14.96, -1.3) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(61.01, 15.01, 184.96) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(24.215, 29.256, 32.799) | |
| Decimal | 7576469 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #739B95, 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 #739B95 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.85:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.07:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #739B95 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.07:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.85:1 | 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 #739B95 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#979695Protanopia
no red cones#8f9196Deuteranopia
no green cones#679d99Tritanopia
no blue cones#939393Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #739b95; }
.text { color: #739b95; }
.border { border: 2px solid #739b95; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(115 155 149 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #739b95, #738d9b); }
Similar colors
#75978fYucca#829f96Japanese Bonsai#6d9292Juniper#67a195Emerald Oasis#5f9ea0Cadet Blue#7d9b89Parisian Patina#57958bMartian Cerulean#849c8dMother Earth
Questions
- What color is #739B95?
- #739B95 is a grayish spring green, closest to the named color Yucca. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #739B95?
- The RGB value is 115, 155, 149: 115 red, 155 green and 149 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #739B95?
- The complementary color is #9B7379, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #739B95?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.85:1 and white text 3.07:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.