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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#72C087 — Emerald
#72C087 is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 136° 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 #72C087
- f4faf6
- d4ecda
- b4ddbf
- 93cfa3
- 73c088
- 53b26c
- 429358
- 347344
- 255231
- 16321e
- 08120a
Color schemes using #72C087
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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#72C087 FAQ
What color is #72C087?
#72C087 is a shade of emerald in the green family. It has a hue of 136 degrees, 38% saturation and 60% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #72C087?
#72C087 is rgb(114, 192, 135) in RGB, hsl(136, 38%, 60%) in HSL, and cmyk(41%, 0%, 30%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #72C087?
White text on this background reaches 2.19:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.61:1.
What colors go well with #72C087?
Its direct complement is #C072AB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #AE72C0 and #C07284 gives you contrast without the vibration.