#73B464 color
The hex color #73B464 is a desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 45.1% red, 70.6% green and 39.2% blue (115, 180, 100).
Its hue angle is 109°, with 35% saturation and 55% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 36% cyan, 0% magenta, 44% yellow and 29% black.
The closest named color is Bud Green (#79B465), a difference of 0.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.44:1).
#73B464 color codes
| HEX | #73B464 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(115, 180, 100) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(45.1%, 70.6%, 39.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(109, 35%, 55%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(109, 44%, 71%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(36%, 0%, 44%, 29%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(67.43, -36.34, 34.32) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(67.43, 49.98, 136.63) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(25.691, 37.206, 17.882) | |
| Decimal | 7582820 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #73B464, 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 #73B464 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.44:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.49:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #73B464 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.49:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.44:1 | Pass | Pass | 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 #73B464 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b8a85eProtanopia
no red cones#afa269Deuteranopia
no green cones#6eafa1Tritanopia
no blue cones#a4a4a4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #73b464; }
.text { color: #73b464; }
.border { border: 2px solid #73b464; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(115 180 100 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #73b464, #64b47d); }
Similar colors
#79b465Bud Green#7bb369Soon to Be Hay#75ad5bArugula#80bb66Leafy Greens#71ab62Ferntastic#74af54Lost Golfer#85bb65Dollar Bill#77ab56Asparagus
Closest common color name: Pistachio.
Questions
- What color is #73B464?
- #73B464 is a desaturated green, closest to the named color Bud Green. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #73B464?
- The RGB value is 115, 180, 100: 115 red, 180 green and 100 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #73B464?
- The complementary color is #A564B4, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #73B464?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.44:1 and white text 2.49:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.