#72BC88 Hex Color
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This desaturated, pastel green offers a gentle, airy quality that grounds organic designs. Because of its lightness, #72bc88 works best as a primary background color where black text ensures high readability. Use this hex code alongside dark charcoal to ground the softness. It brings a stable feel to finance or healthcare interfaces without becoming overwhelming for the user.
Questions about #72bc88
What is #72bc88 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #72bc88 is rgb(114, 188, 136), in HSL hsl(138, 36%, 59%) and in CMYK 39%, 0%, 28%, 26%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #72bc88?
This pastel green is naturally balanced by high-contrast neutrals like charcoal or deep slate, which provide the grounding weight it lacks. You can also pair it with soft, warm creams to emphasize its organic and airy aesthetic without overwhelming the viewer.
Is #72bc88 appropriate for professional interfaces?
Yes, #72bc88 works exceptionally well in finance or healthcare applications because it conveys stability and calm rather than excitement. Using it as a primary background allows for high readability when paired with dark, high-contrast text, keeping the interface clean and accessible.
Is #72bc88 readable on white or black?
#72bc88 has a 2.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.26:1 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.