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#72AB49 color code is #72AB49. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #72ab49.

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#72AB49 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #72AB49 is 0.3318. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.75:1 against white and 7.64:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#72AB49 on white2.75:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#72AB49 on black7.64:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #72AB492.75:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #72AB497.64:1AAA

#72AB49 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #72AB49?+
The hex code for #72AB49 is #72AB49. In RGB it's rgb(114, 171, 73), and in HSL it's hsl(95, 40%, 48%).
What is the RGB value of #72AB49?+
#72AB49 in RGB is (114, 171, 73). Written in CSS: rgb(114, 171, 73).
What is the CMYK value of #72AB49?+
#72AB49 converts to CMYK(33%, 0%, 57%, 33%) for print. Hex equivalent is #72AB49.
Is #72ab49 a warm or cool color?+
#72AB49 (#72AB49) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 95° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #72ab49 belong to?+
#72AB49 belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 95°, 40%, 48% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #72ab49 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#72AB49 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.75:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #72ab49?+
The nearest Pantone match for #72AB49 (#72AB49) is 7489 C Medium Green, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #72AB49 in design

Practical guidance for using #72ab49 (#72AB49) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#72AB49 (#72AB49) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 7.6:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.8:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #72AB49 (#72AB49) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into finance (growth), health, sustainability, organic & natural products. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if green 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

#72AB49 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

#72AB49 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.