Color #73EF80 Color / Colour Code #73EF80
This page shows the hex color code for color #73ef80 (#73EF80). The colour is a green tone with 79% saturation and 69% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #73EF80 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#73EF80 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 96, 126, and 156 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 126, 246, and 6 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #73EF80
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 126 and saturation at 79%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 126 to 171 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 126 with its complement at 306 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 #73EF80
Lightness variations at hue 126 and 79% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #73EF80
Design Use Cases for #73EF80
Vibrant Brand Color
#73EF80 has a strong 79% 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 69% lightness, #73EF80 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
#73EF80 falls in the green range (hue 126). 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 #73EF80 (hue 126) to its complement at hue 306. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 156. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #73ef80, #ee72e2);
CSS Code for #73EF80
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About Color #73EF80 (#73EF80)
#73EF80 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 115 red, 239 green, and 128 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.1:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 126 degrees with 79% saturation and 69% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #73EF80 is 189/255 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 52% cyan, 0% magenta, 46% yellow, and 6% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #73EF80 against white is 1.46:1 and against black is 14.39:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 14.39:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #EE72E2 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #73EF80. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #A3EE72 and #72EEBC, 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 #73EF80
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #73EF80?
- #73EF80 is Color #73EF80, a green color (colour) with RGB(115, 239, 128), HSL(126, 79%, 69%), and CMYK(52%, 0%, 46%, 6%). Its perceived brightness is 189/255.
- Is #73EF80 accessible for text?
- Against white, #73EF80 has a contrast ratio of 1.46:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 14.39:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #73EF80?
- The complementary colour is #EE72E2 (hue 306). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #A3EE72 and #72EEBC. The triadic palette adds #7E72EE and #EE7E72 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #73EF80 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #73ef80; or rgb(115, 239, 128); or hsl(126, 79%, 69%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 126 79% 69%; 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.