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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#72BC71 — Pistachio
#72BC71 is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 119° 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 #72BC71
- f5faf5
- d5ebd5
- b5dcb5
- 96cd95
- 76be75
- 57af55
- 459144
- 367135
- 275126
- 183117
- 081108
Color schemes using #72BC71
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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#72BC71 FAQ
What color is #72BC71?
#72BC71 is a shade of pistachio in the green family. It has a hue of 119 degrees, 36% saturation and 59% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #72BC71?
#72BC71 is rgb(114, 188, 113) in RGB, hsl(119, 36%, 59%) in HSL, and cmyk(39%, 0%, 40%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #72BC71?
White text on this background reaches 2.3:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.15:1.
What colors go well with #72BC71?
Its direct complement is #BB71BC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9571BC and #BC7198 gives you contrast without the vibration.