What color is #72C07C?

#72C07C is a medium green. In RGB it is rgb(114, 192, 124), and in HSL hsl(128, 38%, 60%).

Is #72C07C accessible as text?

On white, #72C07C has a contrast ratio of 2.20:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.55:1 (passes). For text placed on #72C07C, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #72C07C?

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

What colors go well with #72C07C?

#72C07C pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #C072B5. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #72C07C below.

Is #72C07C good for buttons?

#72C07C works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #72C07C — white text only reaches 2.20:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #72C07C the same as CSS darkseagreen?

No — #72C07C is not the CSS named color darkseagreen, but darkseagreen (#8FBC8F) is the closest CSS named color.

#72C07C Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #72C07C

Not just a swatch — here's how #72C07C works with other colors. Named schemes with #72C07C in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #72C07C Secondary #4C6B3C Accent #AD6C00 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 #72C07C Accent #A8C4BA Surface #E2D9BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #1A3648

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 #72C07C 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 #72C07C Secondary #AD6C00 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 #72C07C Secondary #C5E0C7 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 #72C07C 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 45/100

Neutral

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

Softness 57/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 26/100

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 45/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 33/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 48/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 46/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 37/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 73/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #72C07C with

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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 8.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E5F0E7 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #72C096 — 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 #72C07C at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #72C07C;
  --color-base-rgb: 114 192 124;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(74.0% 0.124 147.2);
  --color-50: #F4FBF5;
  --color-100: #E2F3E5;
  --color-200: #C7E6CB;
  --color-300: #9FD0A6;
  --color-400: #7AB882;
  --color-500: #599C62;
  --color-600: #497950;
  --color-700: #38573C;
  --color-800: #273A2A;
  --color-900: #19241B;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  mantis: {
    50: '#F4FBF5',
    100: '#E2F3E5',
    200: '#C7E6CB',
    300: '#9FD0A6',
    400: '#7AB882',
    500: '#599C62',
    600: '#497950',
    700: '#38573C',
    800: '#273A2A',
    900: '#19241B',
  },
}

$base: #72C07C;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F4FBF5;
$base-100: #E2F3E5;
$base-200: #C7E6CB;
$base-300: #9FD0A6;
$base-400: #7AB882;
$base-500: #599C62;
$base-600: #497950;
$base-700: #38573C;
$base-800: #273A2A;
$base-900: #19241B;
$base-hover: #4CA958;
$base-subtle: #D8E9DA;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#72C07C",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F4FBF5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#E2F3E5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#C7E6CB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#9FD0A6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#7AB882",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#599C62",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#497950",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#38573C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#273A2A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#19241B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #72C07C

Color Lab

Pairs with #72C07C

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