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#208D72 color code is #208D72. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #208d72.

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#208D72 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #208D72 is 0.2057. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.11:1 against white and 5.11:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#208D72 on white4.11:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#208D72 on black5.11:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #208D724.11:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #208D725.11:1AA

#208D72 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #208D72?+
The hex code for #208D72 is #208D72. In RGB it's rgb(32, 141, 114), and in HSL it's hsl(165, 63%, 34%).
What is the RGB value of #208D72?+
#208D72 in RGB is (32, 141, 114). Written in CSS: rgb(32, 141, 114).
What is the CMYK value of #208D72?+
#208D72 converts to CMYK(77%, 0%, 19%, 45%) for print. Hex equivalent is #208D72.
Is #208d72 a warm or cool color?+
#208D72 (#208D72) is a transitional teal — its hue sits at 165° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #208d72 belong to?+
#208D72 belongs to the teal family. Its HSL is 165°, 63%, 34% — a transitional tone within the broader teal group.
Is #208d72 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#208D72 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.11:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #208d72?+
The nearest Pantone match for #208D72 (#208D72) is 4208 C Malachite Gem, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #208D72 in design

Practical guidance for using #208d72 (#208D72) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#208D72 (#208D72) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 5.1:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 4.1:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #208D72 (#208D72) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, healthcare, modern professional services. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if teal 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

#208D72 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

#208D72 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.

Brands that use #208D72

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #208d72 (#208D72). Click through for the full brand color guide.

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