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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#72C98A — Emerald
#72C98A is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 137° 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 #72C98A
- f4fbf6
- d2eeda
- b0e1be
- 8ed4a2
- 6cc786
- 4aba6a
- 3b9b56
- 2e7943
- 215730
- 14351d
- 07120a
Color schemes using #72C98A
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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#72C98A FAQ
What color is #72C98A?
#72C98A is a shade of emerald in the green family. It has a hue of 137 degrees, 45% saturation and 62% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #72C98A?
#72C98A is rgb(114, 201, 138) in RGB, hsl(137, 45%, 62%) in HSL, and cmyk(43%, 0%, 31%, 21%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #72C98A?
White text on this background reaches 2.01:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.44:1.
What colors go well with #72C98A?
Its direct complement is #CA72B1. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B772CA and #CA7285 gives you contrast without the vibration.