#72C47F Hex Color
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Think of new grass after a spring rain. #72c47f is a soft pastel green whose high lightness keeps it calm rather than loud. That gentle mood suits eco branding, gardening, wellness, and baby products. It works as a dominant background, and black text clears WCAG AA easily at about 9.9:1. Pair it with plum or deep teal instead of the usual navy.
Questions about #72c47f
What is #72c47f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #72c47f is rgb(114, 196, 127), in HSL hsl(130, 41%, 61%) and in CMYK 42%, 0%, 35%, 23%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
Does black or white text work better on #72c47f?
Black text. It reaches about 9.9:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 WCAG AA requires, while white text drops near 2.1:1 and fails for body copy.
What colors pair well with #72c47f?
Is #72c47f readable on white or black?
#72c47f has a 2.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.91:1 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.