#72B79C

Color Details

HEX
#72B79C
RGB
rgb(114, 183, 156)
HSL
hsl(157, 32%, 58%)
CMYK
cmyk(38%, 0%, 15%, 28%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 8.97:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #72b79c
Contrast 8.97:1 AAA
White on #72b79c
Contrast 2.34:1 Fail
#72b79c on Black
Contrast 8.97:1 AAA
#72b79c on White
Contrast 2.34:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#8ec5b0
#aad4c4
#c7e2d7
#5b927d
#446e5e
#2e493e

Complement & Analogous

#b6728c
#72aeb6
#72b67a

Triadic

#9c72b6
#b69c72

Monochrome

#2e493e #446e5e #72b79c #aad4c4 #c7e2d7 #e3f1eb

Analogous

#72b67a #9ccca2 #72b79c #8ebec5 #72aeb6 #5b8b92

Complementary Mix

#446e5e #72b79c #aad4c4 #b6728c #d0a3b4 #764a5b

Nearby Colors

#72b79b
#72b79d
#72b78c
#72b7ac

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About #72B79C

#72B79C converts to RGB(114, 183, 156) and HSL(157, 32%, 58%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#72B79C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #72B79C?
RGB: 114, 183, 156. Copy as CSS: rgb(114, 183, 156)
Is #72B79C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #72B79C?
Complement: #b6728c.
Does #72B79C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.34:1 (Fails AA). On black: 8.97:1 (AAA (normal text)).