#72CCA3 Hex Color

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Not a saturated emerald or a clinical mint, #72cca3 is a pastel teal-green with a soft gray undertone. Its low saturation and lightness read calm and fresh, which suits wellness branding, spring layouts, and UI backgrounds. Black text passes contrast on it at about 10.9:1, so body copy stays readable. It pairs better with deep plum or warm sand than with plain white.

Questions about #72cca3

What is #72cca3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #72cca3 is rgb(114, 204, 163), in HSL hsl(153, 47%, 62%) and in CMYK 44%, 0%, 20%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #72cca3?
#72cca3 looks richer against deep tones like plum or navy than against white, which can wash it out. Warm sand and charcoal also work well. Use it as a dominant base with one dark anchor color.
Is #72cca3 readable on white or black?
#72cca3 has a 1.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.88:1 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.