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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#72BBB1 — Verdigris
#72BBB1 is a mid-tone moderately saturated teal sitting at 172° 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 #72BBB1
- f5faf9
- d5ebe8
- b5dcd6
- 96ccc5
- 76bdb4
- 56aea2
- 459086
- 367068
- 27514b
- 18312e
- 081110
Color schemes using #72BBB1
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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#72BBB1 FAQ
What color is #72BBB1?
#72BBB1 is a shade of verdigris in the teal family. It has a hue of 172 degrees, 35% saturation and 59% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #72BBB1?
#72BBB1 is rgb(114, 187, 177) in RGB, hsl(172, 35%, 59%) in HSL, and cmyk(39%, 0%, 5%, 27%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #72BBB1?
White text on this background reaches 2.22:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.46:1.
What colors go well with #72BBB1?
Its direct complement is #BB727C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BB72A0 and #BB8D72 gives you contrast without the vibration.