#72992F Hex Color
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This saturated lime green brings high energy to any design project. Because it carries strong yellow undertones, #72992f works best as a bold accent rather than a full background. It pairs exceptionally well with charcoal or deep slate grays to ground its intensity. With a 6.3:1 contrast ratio, black text remains highly readable over this hex code, making it suitable for sharp, legible user interfaces.
Questions about #72992f
What is #72992f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #72992f is rgb(114, 153, 47), in HSL hsl(82, 53%, 39%) and in CMYK 25%, 0%, 69%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #72992f?
This vibrant lime green anchors well when paired with neutral, grounding tones like charcoal or deep slate, which help balance its high-energy yellow undertones. Avoid overly busy palettes by using #72992f as a strategic accent color rather than a primary background.
Is #72992f readable on white or black?
#72992f has a 3.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.31:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.