#72AF85 Hex Color
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The hex code #72af85 produces a pastel green muted by gray undertones. Its low saturation feels gentle and steady, a fit for gardening brands, wellness packaging, and spring layouts. Use it as a background or supporting tone rather than a bold accent, since it can wash out beside white. Black text reads clearly on it at about 8.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #72af85
What is #72af85 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #72af85 is rgb(114, 175, 133), in HSL hsl(139, 28%, 57%) and in CMYK 35%, 0%, 24%, 31%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #72af85?
It pairs well with warm terracotta for earthy contrast, or deep plum for a richer, less expected combination. Both keep the muted green from reading flat.
Is #72af85 readable on white or black?
#72af85 has a 2.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.18:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.