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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#72AA5A — Moss
#72AA5A is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 102° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #72AA5A
- f6faf5
- dcead6
- c1dab7
- a7ca98
- 8dba79
- 72aa5a
- 5d8d48
- 486e39
- 344f29
- 203019
- 0b1109
Color schemes using #72AA5A
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#72AA5A FAQ
What color is #72AA5A?
#72AA5A is a shade of moss in the green family. It has a hue of 102 degrees, 32% saturation and 51% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #72AA5A?
#72AA5A is rgb(114, 170, 90) in RGB, hsl(102, 32%, 51%) in HSL, and cmyk(33%, 0%, 47%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #72AA5A?
White text on this background reaches 2.76:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.61:1.
What colors go well with #72AA5A?
Its direct complement is #925AAA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #6A5AAA and #AA5A9A gives you contrast without the vibration.