#738257 Color Information
#738257 RGB value is (115, 130, 87). The hex color red value is 115, green is 130, and blue is 87. Its HSL format shows a hue of 81°, saturation of 20 percent, and lightness of43 percent. The CMYK process values are 12 percent, 0 percent, 33 percent, 49percent.
#738257 Color Meaning
color #738257 merges the neutrality of stone with the quiet life of lichen. #738257 balanced green-gray avoids emotional extremes, offering a grounded middle ground between cool detachment and warm familiarity. Color #738257 functions as a sophisticated neutral in editorial design, architectural finishes, and minimalist fashion. Color #738257 says little but implies much through subtle texture. In visual ergonomics, Color #738257 reduces screen fatigue better than pure gray because its green undertone engages the eye’s natural resting focus. Unlike sterile greys that feel digital, Color #738257 carries organic memory—like weathered slate or untreated linen. Designers choose Color #738257 when they need neutrality with warmth. Historically absent from flashy palettes, Color #738257 now thrives in biophilic interiors and quiet luxury branding. #738257 pairs powerfully with deep teals or terracotta to create depth without contrast overload. Color #738257 doesn’t command space—#738257 inhabits #738257 with quiet confidence.
Color Conversion
Convert #738257 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.
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Color Variations
#738257 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
#738257 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 #738257 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.
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Color Blindness Simulator
See how #738257 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.
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#738257 Color FAQs
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