Color swatch image showing #73700B with RGB(115,112,11) values

#73700B Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #73700B including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#73700B Color Information

#73700B RGB value is (115, 112, 11). The hex color red value is 115, green is 112, and blue is 11. Its HSL format shows a hue of 58°, saturation of 83 percent, and lightness of 25 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 3 percent, 90 percent, 55 percent.

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#73700B Color Meaning

Color #73700B conveys earthy stability, thoughtful energy, and subtle vibrancy. In color psychology, #73700B encourages reflective engagement, measured thinking, and steady focus. Across cultures and history, color #73700B has been used in traditional pigments, textiles, and artistic design, representing endurance, heritage, and practical elegance. From a spiritual perspective, color #73700B embodies mindful grounding, deliberate awareness, and balanced energy. #73700B supports careful reflection and intentional action.

Color Conversion

Convert #73700B across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#73700B
RGB
rgb(115, 112, 11)
HSL
hsl(58°, 83%, 25%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 3%, 90%, 55%)
HSV
hsv(58°, 90%, 45%)
XYZ
12.9248 15.2573 2.5804
Yxy
15.2573 0.4201 0.4960
Hunter Lab
39.0606 -0.5726 1.6156
CIE-Lab
45.9847 -10.0576 49.4228

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red115 / 255 (45%)
45%
Green112 / 255 (44%)
44%
Blue11 / 255 (4%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta3 / 100 (3%)
Yellow90 / 100 (90%)
90%
Key (Black)55 / 100 (55%)
55%

Color Variations

#73700B harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#73700B harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #73700B for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

#FFFFFF
#73700B

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.18:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.18:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.18:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #73700B appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#73700B

protanopia

#727223

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #73700B;

Text Color

color: #73700B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #73700B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #73700B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #73700B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #73700B 0%, #4a4807 100%);

#73700B Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #73700B color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.