#72B49C Hex Color
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Soft, dusty, and faintly cool, #72b49c is a pastel teal with a gray-green undertone. Its low saturation keeps it calm and even, so it suits wellness brands, spring themes, and app backgrounds. It works better as a supporting tone than a dominant base, and it gains depth next to charcoal. The hex code #72b49c also reads clearly behind black text, making it safe for small type.
Questions about #72b49c
What is #72b49c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #72b49c is rgb(114, 180, 156), in HSL hsl(158, 31%, 58%) and in CMYK 37%, 0%, 13%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #72b49c?
Charcoal and terracotta both flatter #72b49c: the charcoal adds grounded contrast, while the terracotta's warmth offsets its cool gray-green cast. Dusty blush works too when you want a softer palette.
Is #72b49c readable on white or black?
#72b49c has a 2.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.72:1 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.