#72BC03 Hex Color
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#72bc03 is a loud, saturated lime with a strong yellow undertone that reads almost neon on screen. Its high lightness makes it a bold accent in the 10% slot, not a full background. Pair it with deep navy or charcoal, and set black text on top since it reaches about 8.9:1 contrast. See what colors make green to understand how shades like this come together.
Questions about #72bc03
What is #72bc03 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #72bc03 is rgb(114, 188, 3), in HSL hsl(84, 97%, 37%) and in CMYK 39%, 0%, 98%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #72bc03?
Deep navy, charcoal, and dark plum all make this lime feel richer and calmer by contrast. Skip pale neutrals like cream, since they wash the color out.
Is #72bc03 readable on white or black?
#72bc03 has a 2.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.91:1 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.