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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#72B6BD — Verdigris
#72B6BD is a mid-tone moderately saturated teal sitting at 186° 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 #72B6BD
- f5fafa
- d5e9eb
- b5d8dc
- 95c7cd
- 75b7be
- 55a6af
- 448991
- 356b71
- 264d51
- 172f31
- 081011
Color schemes using #72B6BD
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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#72B6BD FAQ
What color is #72B6BD?
#72B6BD is a shade of verdigris in the teal family. It has a hue of 186 degrees, 36% saturation and 59% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #72B6BD?
#72B6BD is rgb(114, 182, 189) in RGB, hsl(186, 36%, 59%) in HSL, and cmyk(40%, 4%, 0%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #72B6BD?
White text on this background reaches 2.3:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.14:1.
What colors go well with #72B6BD?
Its direct complement is #BC7871. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BC718F and #BC9E71 gives you contrast without the vibration.