Color #72E475 Color / Colour Code #72E475
This page shows the hex color code for color #72e475 (#72E475). The colour is a green tone with 68% saturation and 67% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #72E475 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#72E475 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 92, 122, and 152 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 122, 242, and 2 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #72E475
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 122 and saturation at 68%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 122 to 167 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 122 with its complement at 302 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #72E475
Lightness variations at hue 122 and 68% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #72E475
Design Use Cases for #72E475
Vibrant Brand Color
#72E475 has a strong 68% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Soft Accent & Highlight
With 67% lightness, #72E475 has a softer, more approachable quality. It works well for hover states, subtle highlights, progress indicators, and secondary UI elements. This lightness range is particularly effective for tag backgrounds and status indicators.
Success & Growth Indicators
#72E475 falls in the green range (hue 122). Green universally represents success, growth, and safety. Use it for confirmation messages, positive chart data, eco-friendly badges, and health metrics. In financial dashboards, green indicates gains and positive performance.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #72E475 (hue 122) to its complement at hue 302. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 152. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #72e475, #e472e0);
CSS Code for #72E475
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About Color #72E475 (#72E475)
#72E475 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 114 red, 228 green, and 117 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 122 degrees with 68% saturation and 67% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #72E475 is 181/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This is a medium-brightness color that can work with either dark or light text depending on font weight and size. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 50% cyan, 0% magenta, 49% yellow, and 11% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #72E475 against white is 1.61:1 and against black is 13.07:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 13.07:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #E472E0 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #72E475. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #A7E472 and #72E4AF, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #72E475?
- #72E475 is Color #72E475, a green color (colour) with RGB(114, 228, 117), HSL(122, 68%, 67%), and CMYK(50%, 0%, 49%, 11%). Its perceived brightness is 181/255.
- Is #72E475 accessible for text?
- Against white, #72E475 has a contrast ratio of 1.61:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 13.07:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #72E475?
- The complementary colour is #E472E0 (hue 302). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #A7E472 and #72E4AF. The triadic palette adds #7572E4 and #E47572 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #72E475 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #72e475; or rgb(114, 228, 117); or hsl(122, 68%, 67%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 122 68% 67%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.