What color is #72BB73?

#72BB73 is a medium green. In RGB it is rgb(114, 187, 115), and in HSL hsl(121, 35%, 59%).

Is #72BB73 accessible as text?

On white, #72BB73 has a contrast ratio of 2.32:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.07:1 (passes). For text placed on #72BB73, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #72BB73?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is emerald-500 (#00BC7D).

What colors go well with #72BB73?

#72BB73 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #BB72BA. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #72BB73 below.

Is #72BB73 good for buttons?

#72BB73 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #72BB73 — white text only reaches 2.32:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #72BB73 the same as CSS mediumseagreen?

No — #72BB73 is not the CSS named color mediumseagreen, but mediumseagreen (#3CB371) is the closest CSS named color.

#72BB73 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #72BB73

Not just a swatch — here's how #72BB73 works with other colors. Named schemes with #72BB73 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #72BB73 Secondary #4C6B3B Accent #AD6B00 Surface #EEEAD6 Anchor #3C2F20

Mantis leads this botanical set among foliage greens and a terracotta accent, softened by cream and grounded in bark brown.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #72BB73 Accent #A8C4BA Surface #E2D9BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #193648

Mantis opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #72BB73 Surface #EEE9DC Highlight #F5F1E7 Secondary #B6B09F Ink #2B2723

Mantis sets a calm, sun-bleached base here, wrapped in bone and paper off-whites and a soft greige, with a single ink accent for wabi-sabi restraint.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #72BB73 Secondary #AD6B00 Accent #687C4C Surface #F2EDDD Anchor #3A2B1E

This palette keeps Mantis as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #72BB73 Secondary #C2DBC1 Support #989286 Ink #17140F

Mantis is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Mantis carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #72BB73 actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 47/100

Neutral

Balanced temperature — flexible, sits between warm and cool schemes.

Softness 56/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 28/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 100/100

Very high

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 46/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 35/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 49/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 51/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 36/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 72/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #72BB73 with

Dark Khaki Dark Sea Green Orchid Platinum Hunter Green

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AAA

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 8.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E5EFE5 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #72BB8B — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #72BB73 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #72BB73;
  --color-base-rgb: 114 187 115;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(72.6% 0.126 144.4);
  --color-50: #F4FAF5;
  --color-100: #E3F2E3;
  --color-200: #C8E4C8;
  --color-300: #A1CEA2;
  --color-400: #7CB67D;
  --color-500: #5C995D;
  --color-600: #4B774C;
  --color-700: #39563A;
  --color-800: #283928;
  --color-900: #1A231A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  mantis: {
    50: '#F4FAF5',
    100: '#E3F2E3',
    200: '#C8E4C8',
    300: '#A1CEA2',
    400: '#7CB67D',
    500: '#5C995D',
    600: '#4B774C',
    700: '#39563A',
    800: '#283928',
    900: '#1A231A',
  },
}

$base: #72BB73;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F4FAF5;
$base-100: #E3F2E3;
$base-200: #C8E4C8;
$base-300: #A1CEA2;
$base-400: #7CB67D;
$base-500: #5C995D;
$base-600: #4B774C;
$base-700: #39563A;
$base-800: #283928;
$base-900: #1A231A;
$base-hover: #4EA250;
$base-subtle: #D7E8D8;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#72BB73",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F4FAF5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#E3F2E3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#C8E4C8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#A1CEA2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#7CB67D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#5C995D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#4B774C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#39563A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#283928",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#1A231A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #72BB73

Color Lab

Pairs with #72BB73

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