#72A692 color
The hex color #72A692 is a grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 44.7% red, 65.1% green and 57.3% blue (114, 166, 146).
Its hue angle is 157°, with 23% saturation and 55% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 31% cyan, 0% magenta, 12% yellow and 35% black.
The closest named color is Catnip (#80AA95), a difference of 2.8 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.59:1).
#72A692 color codes
| HEX | #72A692 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(114, 166, 146) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(44.7%, 65.1%, 57.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(157, 23%, 55%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(157, 31%, 65%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(31%, 0%, 12%, 35%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(64.1, -21.67, 4.87) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(64.1, 22.21, 167.33) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(25.762, 32.924, 32.186) | |
| Decimal | 7513746 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #72A692, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #72A692 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.59:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.77:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #72A692 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.77:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.59:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #72A692 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a39f91Protanopia
no red cones#9a9993Deuteranopia
no green cones#65a7a0Tritanopia
no blue cones#9b9b9bAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #72a692; }
.text { color: #72a692; }
.border { border: 2px solid #72a692; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(114 166 146 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #72a692, #72a0a6); }
Similar colors
#80aa95Catnip#67a195Emerald Oasis#7db39eBeau Monde#7d9b89Parisian Patina#54af9cWater Park#6dafa7Turquoise Fantasies#76baa8Sereni Teal#7fba9eFroggy Pond
Closest common color name: Mint.
Questions
- What color is #72A692?
- #72A692 is a grayish spring green, closest to the named color Catnip. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #72A692?
- The RGB value is 114, 166, 146: 114 red, 166 green and 146 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #72A692?
- The complementary color is #A67286, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #72A692?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 7.59:1 and white text 2.77:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.