What color is #72D580?

#72D580 is a light, soft green. In RGB it is rgb(114, 213, 128), and in HSL hsl(128, 54%, 64%).

Is #72D580 accessible as text?

On white, #72D580 has a contrast ratio of 1.82:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 11.54:1 (passes). For text placed on #72D580, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #72D580?

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

What colors go well with #72D580?

#72D580 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #D572C8. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #72D580 below.

Is #72D580 good for buttons?

#72D580 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #72D580 — white text only reaches 1.82:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #72D580 the same as CSS mediumaquamarine?

No — #72D580 is not the CSS named color mediumaquamarine, but mediumaquamarine (#66CDAA) is the closest CSS named color.

#72D580 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #72D580

Not just a swatch — here's how #72D580 works with other colors. Named schemes with #72D580 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #72D580 Secondary #4C6B3C Accent #AD6C00 Surface #EEEAD6 Anchor #3C2F20

Pistachio 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 #72D580 Accent #A8C4BA Surface #E2D9BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #1A3648

Pistachio 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 #72D580 Secondary #ADB4B7 Surface #F1F2F0 Support #7895A3 Anchor #2D3236

Pistachio 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 #72D580 Secondary #AD6C00 Accent #687C4C Surface #F2EDDD Anchor #3A2B1E

This palette keeps Pistachio 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 #72D580 Secondary #D2F3D4 Support #989286 Ink #17140F

Pistachio 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 Pistachio carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #72D580 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 44/100

Neutral

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

Softness 56/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 22/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 86/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 33/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 27/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 58/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 30/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 35/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 67/100

High

Prints close, with a slight loss of vibrancy.

Pairs with #72D580

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #72D580 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 10.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E6F4E7 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #72D5A0 — 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 #72D580 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #72D580;
  --color-base-rgb: 114 213 128;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(79.2% 0.152 147.1);
  --color-50: #F3FCF4;
  --color-100: #DFF6E2;
  --color-200: #C0ECC6;
  --color-300: #95DA9E;
  --color-400: #6CC678;
  --color-500: #4BAA58;
  --color-600: #3F8348;
  --color-700: #325D37;
  --color-800: #233D27;
  --color-900: #172619;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  pistachio: {
    50: '#F3FCF4',
    100: '#DFF6E2',
    200: '#C0ECC6',
    300: '#95DA9E',
    400: '#6CC678',
    500: '#4BAA58',
    600: '#3F8348',
    700: '#325D37',
    800: '#233D27',
    900: '#172619',
  },
}

$base: #72D580;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F3FCF4;
$base-100: #DFF6E2;
$base-200: #C0ECC6;
$base-300: #95DA9E;
$base-400: #6CC678;
$base-500: #4BAA58;
$base-600: #3F8348;
$base-700: #325D37;
$base-800: #233D27;
$base-900: #172619;
$base-hover: #3FC651;
$base-subtle: #D8EFDB;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#72D580",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F3FCF4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#DFF6E2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#C0ECC6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#95DA9E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#6CC678",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#4BAA58",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#3F8348",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#325D37",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#233D27",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#172619",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}