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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#72BBAC — Verdigris
#72BBAC is a mid-tone moderately saturated teal sitting at 168° 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 #72BBAC
- f5faf9
- d5ebe6
- b5dcd4
- 96ccc1
- 76bdaf
- 56ae9c
- 459081
- 367065
- 275148
- 18312c
- 08110f
Color schemes using #72BBAC
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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#72BBAC FAQ
What color is #72BBAC?
#72BBAC is a shade of verdigris in the teal family. It has a hue of 168 degrees, 35% saturation and 59% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #72BBAC?
#72BBAC is rgb(114, 187, 172) in RGB, hsl(168, 35%, 59%) in HSL, and cmyk(39%, 0%, 8%, 27%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #72BBAC?
White text on this background reaches 2.23:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.42:1.
What colors go well with #72BBAC?
Its direct complement is #BB7280. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BB72A5 and #BB8872 gives you contrast without the vibration.