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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#72BA6D — Pistachio
#72BA6D is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 116° 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 #72BA6D
- f5faf5
- d6ebd5
- b7dcb5
- 99cd95
- 7abe75
- 5baf55
- 499144
- 397135
- 295126
- 193117
- 091108
Color schemes using #72BA6D
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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#72BA6D FAQ
What color is #72BA6D?
#72BA6D is a shade of pistachio in the green family. It has a hue of 116 degrees, 36% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #72BA6D?
#72BA6D is rgb(114, 186, 109) in RGB, hsl(116, 36%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(39%, 0%, 41%, 27%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #72BA6D?
White text on this background reaches 2.34:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.96:1.
What colors go well with #72BA6D?
Its direct complement is #B56DBA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8F6DBA and #BA6D99 gives you contrast without the vibration.