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#73901D color code is #73901D. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #73901d.

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#73901D Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #73901D is 0.2368. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.66:1 against white and 5.74:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#73901D on white3.66:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#73901D on black5.74:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #73901D3.66:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #73901D5.74:1AA

#73901D — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #73901D?+
The hex code for #73901D is #73901D. In RGB it's rgb(115, 144, 29), and in HSL it's hsl(75, 66%, 34%).
What is the RGB value of #73901D?+
#73901D in RGB is (115, 144, 29). Written in CSS: rgb(115, 144, 29).
What is the CMYK value of #73901D?+
#73901D converts to CMYK(20%, 0%, 80%, 44%) for print. Hex equivalent is #73901D.
Is #73901d a warm or cool color?+
#73901D (#73901D) is a transitional yellow-green — its hue sits at 75° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #73901d belong to?+
#73901D belongs to the yellow-green family. Its HSL is 75°, 66%, 34% — a transitional tone within the broader yellow-green group.
Is #73901d accessible for body text on a white background?+
#73901D on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.66:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #73901d?+
The nearest Pantone match for #73901D (#73901D) is 7744 C Moss Gold, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #73901D in design

Practical guidance for using #73901d (#73901D) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#73901D (#73901D) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 5.7:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.7:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #73901D (#73901D) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into wellness, organic food, fresh-produce, eco-conscious products. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if yellow-green runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#73901D flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#73901D works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.