What color is #72CF64?

#72CF64 is a medium green. In RGB it is rgb(114, 207, 100), and in HSL hsl(112, 53%, 60%).

Is #72CF64 accessible as text?

On white, #72CF64 has a contrast ratio of 1.94:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.82:1 (passes). For text placed on #72CF64, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #72CF64?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is lime-500 (#7CCF00).

What colors go well with #72CF64?

#72CF64 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #C163CF. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #72CF64 below.

Is #72CF64 good for buttons?

#72CF64 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #72CF64 — white text only reaches 1.94:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #72CF64 the same as CSS yellowgreen?

No — #72CF64 is not the CSS named color yellowgreen, but yellowgreen (#9ACD32) is the closest CSS named color.

#72CF64 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #72CF64

Not just a swatch — here's how #72CF64 works with other colors. Named schemes with #72CF64 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #72CF64 Secondary #4D6B3B Accent #AE6B00 Surface #EFEAD6 Anchor #3C2F21

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 #72CF64 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 #72CF64 Surface #EEE9DC Highlight #F5F1E7 Secondary #B7B09F 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 #72CF64 Secondary #AE6B00 Accent #697C4C 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 #72CF64 Secondary #CDEDC8 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 #72CF64 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 49/100

Neutral

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

Softness 52/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 24/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 71/100

High

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

Vintage feel 30/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 28/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 65/100

High

Bold and ownable — memorable as a primary brand color.

UI accent fit 35/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 33/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 62/100

High

Prints close, with a slight loss of vibrancy.

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People also use #72CF64 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 #E5F2E3 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #63CF79 — 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 #72CF64 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #72CF64;
  --color-base-rgb: 114 207 100;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(77.3% 0.169 141.1);
  --color-50: #F4FCF3;
  --color-100: #E2F6DF;
  --color-200: #C6ECC1;
  --color-300: #9FDA95;
  --color-400: #79C56D;
  --color-500: #58A94C;
  --color-600: #498240;
  --color-700: #385D32;
  --color-800: #273D24;
  --color-900: #192617;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  mantis: {
    50: '#F4FCF3',
    100: '#E2F6DF',
    200: '#C6ECC1',
    300: '#9FDA95',
    400: '#79C56D',
    500: '#58A94C',
    600: '#498240',
    700: '#385D32',
    800: '#273D24',
    900: '#192617',
  },
}

$base: #72CF64;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F4FCF3;
$base-100: #E2F6DF;
$base-200: #C6ECC1;
$base-300: #9FDA95;
$base-400: #79C56D;
$base-500: #58A94C;
$base-600: #498240;
$base-700: #385D32;
$base-800: #273D24;
$base-900: #192617;
$base-hover: #4BBB3A;
$base-subtle: #D7EDD4;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#72CF64",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F4FCF3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#E2F6DF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#C6ECC1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#9FDA95",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#79C56D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#58A94C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#498240",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#385D32",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#273D24",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#192617",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #72CF64

Color Lab

Pairs with #72CF64

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