#72FC28 Hex Color
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Subtle it is not. The hex code #72fc28 sits on the neon end of lime, a bright green with strong yellow undertones that reads energetic rather than natural. Black text passes easily on it, at about 15.7:1 contrast, while white text washes out. Use it as a small accent in dark mode UI or sports branding, where a little goes a long way.
Questions about #72fc28
What is #72fc28 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #72fc28 is rgb(114, 252, 40), in HSL hsl(99, 97%, 57%) and in CMYK 55%, 0%, 84%, 1%.
What text color works best on #72fc28?
Black text. #72fc28 is light enough to give black text about 15.7:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 needed for WCAG AA body copy. White text fails badly on this shade and should be avoided.
What colors pair well with #72fc28?
Deep, muted colors keep its brightness in check. Charcoal, deep plum, and navy all work as dark bases, letting #72fc28 shine as the accent in a 60/30/10 palette split.
Is #72fc28 readable on white or black?
#72fc28 has a 1.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.67:1 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.