#72FA80 color
The hex color #72FA80 is a light, vivid green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 44.7% red, 98% green and 50.2% blue (114, 250, 128).
Its hue angle is 126°, with 93% saturation and 71% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 54% cyan, 0% magenta, 49% yellow and 2% black.
The closest named color is Flora (#73FA79), a difference of 1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.7:1).
#72FA80 color codes
| HEX | #72FA80 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(114, 250, 128) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(44.7%, 98%, 50.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(126, 93%, 71%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(126, 54%, 98%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(54%, 0%, 49%, 2%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(88.69, -61.49, 47.2) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(88.69, 77.51, 142.49) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(45.019, 73.503, 32.233) | |
| Decimal | 7535232 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #72FA80, 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 #72FA80 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.7:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.34:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #72FA80 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.34:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.7:1 | 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 #72FA80 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#fee676Protanopia
no red cones#ecda89Deuteranopia
no green cones#59f4deTritanopia
no blue cones#dfdfdfAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #72fa80; }
.text { color: #72fa80; }
.border { border: 2px solid #72fa80; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(114 250 128 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #72fa80, #72fac4); }
Similar colors
#73fa79Flora#4cff7bExperimintal Green#66ff66Screamin’ Green#88ee77Herbivore#98ff97Mint to Be#77ff66Poisonous Dart#98ff98Mint Green#70f15eThe Matrix
Questions
- What color is #72FA80?
- #72FA80 is a light, vivid green, closest to the named color Flora. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #72FA80?
- The RGB value is 114, 250, 128: 114 red, 250 green and 128 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #72FA80?
- The complementary color is #FA72EC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #72FA80?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.7:1 and white text 1.34:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.