Color #72E993 Color / Colour Code #72E993
This page shows the hex color code for color #72e993 (#72E993). The colour is a green tone with 73% saturation and 68% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #72E993 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#72E993 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 107, 137, and 167 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 137, 257, and 17 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #72E993
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 137 and saturation at 73%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 137 to 182 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 137 with its complement at 317 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 #72E993
Lightness variations at hue 137 and 73% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #72E993
Design Use Cases for #72E993
Vibrant Brand Color
#72E993 has a strong 73% 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 68% lightness, #72E993 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
#72E993 falls in the green range (hue 137). 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 #72E993 (hue 137) to its complement at hue 317. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 167. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #72e993, #e972c7);
CSS Code for #72E993
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About Color #72E993 (#72E993)
#72E993 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 114 red, 233 green, and 147 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 137 degrees with 73% saturation and 68% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #72E993 is 188/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This means it appears bright to the human eye and is best paired with dark text for readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 51% cyan, 0% magenta, 37% yellow, and 9% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #72E993 against white is 1.52:1 and against black is 13.79:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 13.79:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #E972C7 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #72E993. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #8CE972 and #72E9CF, 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 #72E993?
- #72E993 is Color #72E993, a green color (colour) with RGB(114, 233, 147), HSL(137, 73%, 68%), and CMYK(51%, 0%, 37%, 9%). Its perceived brightness is 188/255.
- Is #72E993 accessible for text?
- Against white, #72E993 has a contrast ratio of 1.52:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 13.79:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #72E993?
- The complementary colour is #E972C7 (hue 317). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #8CE972 and #72E9CF. The triadic palette adds #9472E9 and #E99472 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #72E993 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #72e993; or rgb(114, 233, 147); or hsl(137, 73%, 68%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 137 73% 68%; 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.