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#72CBA7 color code is #72CBA7. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #72cba7.

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#72CBA7 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #72CBA7 is 0.4908. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.94:1 against white and 10.82:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#72CBA7 on white1.94:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#72CBA7 on black10.82:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #72CBA71.94:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #72CBA710.82:1AAA

#72CBA7 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #72CBA7?+
The hex code for #72CBA7 is #72CBA7. In RGB it's rgb(114, 203, 167), and in HSL it's hsl(156, 46%, 62%).
What is the RGB value of #72CBA7?+
#72CBA7 in RGB is (114, 203, 167). Written in CSS: rgb(114, 203, 167).
What is the CMYK value of #72CBA7?+
#72CBA7 converts to CMYK(44%, 0%, 18%, 20%) for print. Hex equivalent is #72CBA7.
Is #72cba7 a warm or cool color?+
#72CBA7 (#72CBA7) is a transitional teal — its hue sits at 156° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #72cba7 belong to?+
#72CBA7 belongs to the teal family. Its HSL is 156°, 46%, 62% — a transitional tone within the broader teal group.
Is #72cba7 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#72CBA7 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.94:1 — 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 #72cba7?+
The nearest Pantone match for #72CBA7 (#72CBA7) is 563 C Pantone 563 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #72CBA7 in design

Practical guidance for using #72cba7 (#72CBA7) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#72CBA7 (#72CBA7) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 10.8:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.9:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #72CBA7 (#72CBA7) 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

#72CBA7 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

#72CBA7 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.