Color #738273 Color / Colour Code #738273
This page shows the hex color code for color #738273 (#738273). The colour is a green tone with 6% saturation and 48% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #738273 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#738273 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 90, 120, and 150 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 120, 240, and 0 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #738273
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 120 and saturation at 6%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 120 to 165 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 120 with its complement at 300 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #738273
Lightness variations at hue 120 and 6% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #738273
Design Use Cases for #738273
Neutral Foundation Color
#738273 has almost no saturation (6%), making it an excellent neutral. Use it for page backgrounds, card surfaces, divider lines, and any element that should recede visually. Neutrals like this form the foundation of every professional design system.
Primary Interface Color
At 48% lightness, #738273 is in the mid-range, making it ideal for interactive elements like buttons, links, and selected states. This lightness level ensures good contrast against both light and dark adjacent elements in most layouts.
Success & Growth Indicators
#738273 falls in the green range (hue 120). Green universally represents success, growth, and safety. Use it for confirmation messages, positive chart data, eco-friendly badges, and health metrics. In financial dashboards, green indicates gains and positive performance.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #738273 (hue 120) to its complement at hue 300. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 150. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #738273, #827382);
CSS Code for #738273
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About Color #738273 (#738273)
#738273 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 115 red, 130 green, and 115 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 120 degrees with 6% saturation and 48% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #738273 is 124/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 12% cyan, 0% magenta, 12% yellow, and 49% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #738273 against white is 4.06:1 and against black is 5.17:1. This only passes AA for large text (18pt+) on white. For normal body text on white, darken the color or use it on a dark background where it achieves 5.17:1.
The complementary colour #827382 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #738273. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #7A8273 and #73827A, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #738273?
- #738273 is Color #738273, a green color (colour) with RGB(115, 130, 115), HSL(120, 6%, 48%), and CMYK(12%, 0%, 12%, 49%). Its perceived brightness is 124/255.
- Is #738273 accessible for text?
- Against white, #738273 has a contrast ratio of 4.06:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 5.17:1 (passes AA). It passes AA for large text (18pt+) on white. Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #738273?
- The complementary colour is #827382 (hue 300). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #7A8273 and #73827A. The triadic palette adds #737382 and #827373 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #738273 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #738273; or rgb(115, 130, 115); or hsl(120, 6%, 48%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 120 6% 48%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.