What color is #72CBB2?

#72CBB2 is a light, soft teal-green. In RGB it is rgb(114, 203, 178), and in HSL hsl(163, 46%, 62%).

Is #72CBB2 accessible as text?

On white, #72CBB2 has a contrast ratio of 1.93:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.90:1 (passes). For text placed on #72CBB2, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #72CBB2?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is teal-400 (#00D5BE).

What colors go well with #72CBB2?

#72CBB2 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #CB728B. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #72CBB2 below.

Is #72CBB2 good for buttons?

#72CBB2 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #72CBB2 — white text only reaches 1.93:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #72CBB2 the same as CSS mediumaquamarine?

No — #72CBB2 is not the CSS named color mediumaquamarine, but mediumaquamarine (#66CDAA) is the closest CSS named color.

#72CBB2 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #72CBB2

Not just a swatch — here's how #72CBB2 works with other colors. Named schemes with #72CBB2 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #72CBB2 Accent #A7C4BC Surface #E1D9BE Secondary #9AA0A0 Anchor #1B3549

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

Nordic Calm Accent · 5 colors

Accent #72CBB2 Secondary #ADB4B7 Surface #F1F2F0 Support #7994A4 Anchor #2D3236

Medium Aquamarine keeps this Nordic scheme quiet — cool greys and a soft white around it, a muted-blue support and a charcoal anchor.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #72CBB2 Secondary #AA6E00 Accent #647D4F Surface #F1EDDD Anchor #392B1E

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

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #72CBB2 Secondary #476C3F Accent #AA6E00 Surface #EEEAD6 Anchor #3C2F20

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

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #72CBB2 Secondary #CFECE2 Support #989286 Ink #16140F

Medium Aquamarine 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 Medium Aquamarine carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #72CBB2 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 35/100

Cool

Reads cool and recessive — calming, technical, good for trust-led UI.

Softness 65/100

High

Soft and easy on the eye — gentle backdrops, calm surfaces.

Depth 22/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 50/100

Moderate

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 44/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 29/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 36/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 31/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 50/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 81/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #72CBB2 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 9.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E5F2EE for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #72C6CB — 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 #72CBB2 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #72CBB2;
  --color-base-rgb: 114 203 178;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(77.9% 0.094 173.6);
  --color-50: #F3FBF9;
  --color-100: #E1F5EF;
  --color-200: #C4E9DE;
  --color-300: #9AD5C4;
  --color-400: #73BFAA;
  --color-500: #52A38C;
  --color-600: #447E6D;
  --color-700: #355A4F;
  --color-800: #253C35;
  --color-900: #182521;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  medium-aquamarine: {
    50: '#F3FBF9',
    100: '#E1F5EF',
    200: '#C4E9DE',
    300: '#9AD5C4',
    400: '#73BFAA',
    500: '#52A38C',
    600: '#447E6D',
    700: '#355A4F',
    800: '#253C35',
    900: '#182521',
  },
}

$base: #72CBB2;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F3FBF9;
$base-100: #E1F5EF;
$base-200: #C4E9DE;
$base-300: #9AD5C4;
$base-400: #73BFAA;
$base-500: #52A38C;
$base-600: #447E6D;
$base-700: #355A4F;
$base-800: #253C35;
$base-900: #182521;
$base-hover: #44B998;
$base-subtle: #D8ECE6;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#72CBB2",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F3FBF9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#E1F5EF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#C4E9DE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#9AD5C4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#73BFAA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#52A38C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#447E6D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#355A4F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#253C35",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#182521",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #72CBB2

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