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#759009 color code is #759009. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #759009.

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#759009 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #759009 is 0.2375. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.65:1 against white and 5.75:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#759009 on white3.65:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#759009 on black5.75:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #7590093.65:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #7590095.75:1AA

#759009 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #759009?+
The hex code for #759009 is #759009. In RGB it's rgb(117, 144, 9), and in HSL it's hsl(72, 88%, 30%).
What is the RGB value of #759009?+
#759009 in RGB is (117, 144, 9). Written in CSS: rgb(117, 144, 9).
What is the CMYK value of #759009?+
#759009 converts to CMYK(19%, 0%, 94%, 44%) for print. Hex equivalent is #759009.
Is #759009 a warm or cool color?+
#759009 (#759009) is a transitional yellow-green — its hue sits at 72° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #759009 belong to?+
#759009 belongs to the yellow-green family. Its HSL is 72°, 88%, 30% — a transitional tone within the broader yellow-green group.
Is #759009 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#759009 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.65:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #759009?+
The nearest Pantone match for #759009 (#759009) is 391 C Pantone 391 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #759009 in design

Practical guidance for using #759009 (#759009) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#759009 (#759009) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 5.8:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.6:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #759009 (#759009) reads as high-energy and confident and premium and serious. It fits naturally into wellness, organic food, fresh-produce, eco-conscious products. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). 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

#759009 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

#759009 is a moody, atmospheric room color — perfect for libraries, dining rooms, bedrooms, and bars where you want the space to feel enclosed and cinematic. Pair with brass or unlacquered fixtures, warm overhead lighting (2700K bulbs), and natural-fiber rugs. Avoid using it in spaces with limited natural light unless that intimacy is the point.