Color #73DFBD Color / Colour Code #73DFBD
This page shows the hex color code for color #73dfbd (#73DFBD). The colour is a cyan tone with 63% saturation and 66% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #73DFBD against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#73DFBD paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 131, 161, and 191 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 161, 281, and 41 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #73DFBD
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 161 and saturation at 63%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 161 to 206 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 161 with its complement at 341 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 #73DFBD
Lightness variations at hue 161 and 63% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #73DFBD
Design Use Cases for #73DFBD
Vibrant Brand Color
#73DFBD has a strong 63% 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 66% lightness, #73DFBD 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.
Clarity & Technology
#73DFBD is in the cyan spectrum (hue 161). Cyan evokes technology, clarity, and innovation. It works well for tech product interfaces, data visualization accents, loading indicators, and futuristic design themes. Cyan provides a modern alternative to traditional blues.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #73DFBD (hue 161) to its complement at hue 341. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 191. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #73dfbd, #df7294);
CSS Code for #73DFBD
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About Color #73DFBD (#73DFBD)
#73DFBD is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 115 red, 223 green, and 189 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 161 degrees with 63% saturation and 66% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #73DFBD is 187/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This means it appears bright to the human eye and is best paired with dark text for readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 48% cyan, 0% magenta, 15% yellow, and 13% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #73DFBD against white is 1.61:1 and against black is 13.02:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 13.02:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #DF7294 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #73DFBD. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #72DF86 and #72CBDF, 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 #73DFBD
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #73DFBD?
- #73DFBD is Color #73DFBD, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(115, 223, 189), HSL(161, 63%, 66%), and CMYK(48%, 0%, 15%, 13%). Its perceived brightness is 187/255.
- Is #73DFBD accessible for text?
- Against white, #73DFBD has a contrast ratio of 1.61:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 13.02:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #73DFBD?
- The complementary colour is #DF7294 (hue 341). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #72DF86 and #72CBDF. The triadic palette adds #BC72DF and #DFBC72 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #73DFBD in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #73dfbd; or rgb(115, 223, 189); or hsl(161, 63%, 66%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 161 63% 66%; 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.