What color is #72CB76?

#72CB76 is a light, soft green. In RGB it is rgb(114, 203, 118), and in HSL hsl(123, 46%, 62%).

Is #72CB76 accessible as text?

On white, #72CB76 has a contrast ratio of 2.00:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.52:1 (passes). For text placed on #72CB76, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #72CB76?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is emerald-400 (#00D492).

What colors go well with #72CB76?

#72CB76 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #CB72C6. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #72CB76 below.

Is #72CB76 good for buttons?

#72CB76 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #72CB76 — white text only reaches 2.00:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #72CB76 the same as CSS mediumaquamarine?

No — #72CB76 is not the CSS named color mediumaquamarine, but mediumaquamarine (#66CDAA) is the closest CSS named color.

#72CB76 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #72CB76

Not just a swatch — here's how #72CB76 works with other colors. Named schemes with #72CB76 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #72CB76 Secondary #4C6B3B 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 #72CB76 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 #72CB76 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 #72CB76 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 #72CB76 Secondary #CCE9CB 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 #72CB76 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 46/100

Neutral

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

Softness 55/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 24/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 93/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 36/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 30/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 57/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 38/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 33/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 68/100

High

Prints close, with a slight loss of vibrancy.

Pairs with #72CB76

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #72CB76 with

Celadon Medium Aquamarine 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 9.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E5F2E6 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #72CB94 — 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 #72CB76 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #72CB76;
  --color-base-rgb: 114 203 118;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(76.6% 0.147 144.9);
  --color-50: #F3FBF4;
  --color-100: #E1F5E2;
  --color-200: #C4E9C5;
  --color-300: #9AD59D;
  --color-400: #73BF77;
  --color-500: #52A356;
  --color-600: #447E47;
  --color-700: #355A37;
  --color-800: #253C26;
  --color-900: #182519;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  mantis: {
    50: '#F3FBF4',
    100: '#E1F5E2',
    200: '#C4E9C5',
    300: '#9AD59D',
    400: '#73BF77',
    500: '#52A356',
    600: '#447E47',
    700: '#355A37',
    800: '#253C26',
    900: '#182519',
  },
}

$base: #72CB76;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F3FBF4;
$base-100: #E1F5E2;
$base-200: #C4E9C5;
$base-300: #9AD59D;
$base-400: #73BF77;
$base-500: #52A356;
$base-600: #447E47;
$base-700: #355A37;
$base-800: #253C26;
$base-900: #182519;
$base-hover: #44B94A;
$base-subtle: #D8ECD9;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#72CB76",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F3FBF4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#E1F5E2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#C4E9C5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#9AD59D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#73BF77",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#52A356",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#447E47",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#355A37",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#253C26",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#182519",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}