#72BC1E Hex Color
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Bright and highly saturated, #72bc1e has a yellow-green cast that feels energetic, fresh, and attention-grabbing. Its strong chroma suits calls to action, sports graphics, gaming interfaces, and small brand accents better than full-page backgrounds. The hex code #72bc1e supports clear black text with about an 8.9:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #72bc1e
What is #72bc1e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #72bc1e is rgb(114, 188, 30), in HSL hsl(88, 72%, 43%) and in CMYK 39%, 0%, 84%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #72bc1e?
What is the complementary color of #72bc1e?
The complementary direction for #72bc1e is a vivid purple with a blue-violet cast, creating strong visual contrast. Use this pairing for energetic graphics, while softening one color can make the combination easier to balance.
Is #72bc1e readable on white or black?
#72bc1e has a 2.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.92:1 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.