What color is #73D481?

#73D481 is a light, soft green. In RGB it is rgb(115, 212, 129), and in HSL hsl(129, 53%, 64%).

Is #73D481 accessible as text?

On white, #73D481 has a contrast ratio of 1.83:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 11.46:1 (passes). For text placed on #73D481, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #73D481?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is emerald-400 (#00D492).

What colors go well with #73D481?

#73D481 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #D473C5. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #73D481 below.

Is #73D481 good for buttons?

#73D481 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #73D481 — white text only reaches 1.83:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #73D481 the same as CSS mediumaquamarine?

No — #73D481 is not the CSS named color mediumaquamarine, but mediumaquamarine (#66CDAA) is the closest CSS named color.

#73D481 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #73D481

Not just a swatch — here's how #73D481 works with other colors. Named schemes with #73D481 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #73D481 Secondary #4C6B3C Accent #AD6C00 Surface #EEEAD6 Anchor #3C2F20

Pistachio leads this botanical set among foliage greens and a terracotta accent, softened by cream and grounded in bark brown.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #73D481 Accent #A8C4BA Surface #E2D9BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #1A3648

Pistachio opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Nordic Calm Accent · 5 colors

Accent #73D481 Secondary #ADB4B7 Surface #F1F2F0 Support #7895A3 Anchor #2D3236

Pistachio keeps this Nordic scheme quiet — cool greys and a soft white around it, a muted-blue support and a charcoal anchor.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #73D481 Secondary #AD6C00 Accent #687C4C Surface #F2EDDD Anchor #3A2B1E

This palette keeps Pistachio as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #73D481 Secondary #D2F2D4 Support #989286 Ink #17140F

Pistachio is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Pistachio carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #73D481 actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 44/100

Neutral

Balanced temperature — flexible, sits between warm and cool schemes.

Softness 57/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 22/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 89/100

Very high

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 34/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 27/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 57/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 31/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 35/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 67/100

High

Prints close, with a slight loss of vibrancy.

Pairs with #73D481

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People also use #73D481 with

Celadon Medium Aquamarine Orchid Platinum Hunter Green

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AAA

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 10.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E6F4E8 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #73D4A2 — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #73D481 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #73D481;
  --color-base-rgb: 115 212 129;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(79.0% 0.149 147.2);
  --color-50: #F3FCF4;
  --color-100: #DFF6E3;
  --color-200: #C1ECC7;
  --color-300: #95DAA0;
  --color-400: #6DC57A;
  --color-500: #4CA95A;
  --color-600: #40824A;
  --color-700: #325D38;
  --color-800: #243D28;
  --color-900: #17261A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  pistachio: {
    50: '#F3FCF4',
    100: '#DFF6E3',
    200: '#C1ECC7',
    300: '#95DAA0',
    400: '#6DC57A',
    500: '#4CA95A',
    600: '#40824A',
    700: '#325D38',
    800: '#243D28',
    900: '#17261A',
  },
}

$base: #73D481;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F3FCF4;
$base-100: #DFF6E3;
$base-200: #C1ECC7;
$base-300: #95DAA0;
$base-400: #6DC57A;
$base-500: #4CA95A;
$base-600: #40824A;
$base-700: #325D38;
$base-800: #243D28;
$base-900: #17261A;
$base-hover: #41C554;
$base-subtle: #D8EFDC;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#73D481",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F3FCF4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#DFF6E3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#C1ECC7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#95DAA0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#6DC57A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#4CA95A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#40824A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#325D38",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#243D28",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#17261A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}