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#73B579 color code is #73B579. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #73b579.

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#73B579 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #73B579 is 0.3807. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.44:1 against white and 8.61:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#73B579 on white2.44:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#73B579 on black8.61:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #73B5792.44:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #73B5798.61:1AAA

#73B579 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #73B579?+
The hex code for #73B579 is #73B579. In RGB it's rgb(115, 181, 121), and in HSL it's hsl(125, 31%, 58%).
What is the RGB value of #73B579?+
#73B579 in RGB is (115, 181, 121). Written in CSS: rgb(115, 181, 121).
What is the CMYK value of #73B579?+
#73B579 converts to CMYK(36%, 0%, 33%, 29%) for print. Hex equivalent is #73B579.
Is #73b579 a warm or cool color?+
#73B579 (#73B579) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 125° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #73b579 belong to?+
#73B579 belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 125°, 31%, 58% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #73b579 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#73B579 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.44:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #73b579?+
The nearest Pantone match for #73B579 (#73B579) is 367 C Pantone 367 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #73B579 in design

Practical guidance for using #73b579 (#73B579) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#73B579 (#73B579) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 8.6:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.4:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #73B579 (#73B579) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into finance (growth), health, sustainability, organic & natural products. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if 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

#73B579 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

#73B579 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.