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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#72B179 — Pistachio
#72B179 is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 127° 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 #72B179
- f5faf6
- d7e9d9
- b9d8bc
- 9ac8a0
- 7cb783
- 5ea666
- 4c8a53
- 3b6b41
- 2a4d2e
- 1a2f1c
- 09100a
Color schemes using #72B179
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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#72B179 FAQ
What color is #72B179?
#72B179 is a shade of pistachio in the green family. It has a hue of 127 degrees, 29% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #72B179?
#72B179 is rgb(114, 177, 121) in RGB, hsl(127, 29%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(36%, 0%, 32%, 31%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #72B179?
White text on this background reaches 2.54:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.28:1.
What colors go well with #72B179?
Its direct complement is #B172AA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9972B1 and #B1728A gives you contrast without the vibration.