Color #73DA38 Color / Colour Code #73DA38
This page shows the hex color code for color #73da38 (#73DA38). The colour is a green tone with 69% saturation and 54% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #73DA38 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#73DA38 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 68, 98, and 128 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 98, 218, and 338 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #73DA38
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 98 and saturation at 69%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 98 to 143 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 98 with its complement at 278 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 #73DA38
Lightness variations at hue 98 and 69% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #73DA38
Design Use Cases for #73DA38
Vibrant Brand Color
#73DA38 has a strong 69% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Soft Accent & Highlight
With 54% lightness, #73DA38 has a softer, more approachable quality. It works well for hover states, subtle highlights, progress indicators, and secondary UI elements. This lightness range is particularly effective for tag backgrounds and status indicators.
Success & Growth Indicators
#73DA38 falls in the green range (hue 98). 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 #73DA38 (hue 98) to its complement at hue 278. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 128. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #73da38, #9f39db);
CSS Code for #73DA38
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About Color #73DA38 (#73DA38)
#73DA38 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 115 red, 218 green, and 56 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 3.9:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 98 degrees with 69% saturation and 54% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #73DA38 is 169/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This is a medium-brightness color that can work with either dark or light text depending on font weight and size. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 47% cyan, 0% magenta, 74% yellow, and 15% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #73DA38 against white is 1.78:1 and against black is 11.81:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 11.81:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #9F39DB creates maximum visual tension when paired with #73DA38. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #C5DB39 and #39DB4E, 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.
How to Explore Color #73DA38
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #73DA38?
- #73DA38 is Color #73DA38, a green color (colour) with RGB(115, 218, 56), HSL(98, 69%, 54%), and CMYK(47%, 0%, 74%, 15%). Its perceived brightness is 169/255.
- Is #73DA38 accessible for text?
- Against white, #73DA38 has a contrast ratio of 1.78:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 11.81:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #73DA38?
- The complementary colour is #9F39DB (hue 278). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #C5DB39 and #39DB4E. The triadic palette adds #3974DB and #DB3974 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #73DA38 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #73da38; or rgb(115, 218, 56); or hsl(98, 69%, 54%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 98 69% 54%; 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.