Close to Medium Turquoise
#72CFCF
#72CFCF is a light, rich teal, close to the color Medium Turquoise. In RGB it’s made of 44.7% red, 81.2% green, and 81.2% blue. Its hue is 180°, with 49% saturation and 63% lightness, so it reads as a cool color. Black text sits best on top of it.
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Split complementary
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WCAG contrast ratios for text. 4.5:1 is the minimum for body text, 3:1 for large text.
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#72CFCF in use
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Questions about #72CFCF
What color is #72CFCF?
#72CFCF is a light, rich teal, close to the color Medium Turquoise. In RGB it’s made of 44.7% red, 81.2% green, and 81.2% blue. Its hue is 180°, with 49% saturation and 63% lightness, so it reads as a cool color. Black text sits best on top of it.
What is #72CFCF in RGB?
#72CFCF is rgb(114, 207, 207): 114 red, 207 green, and 207 blue on a 0–255 scale.
What is #72CFCF in CMYK?
Roughly cmyk(45, 0, 0, 19). Print results depend on paper and press, so proof it before a big print run.
What Pantone is closest to #72CFCF?
PANTONE 310 C is the closest match in our list. Screen colors and ink never match perfectly; check a physical Pantone guide.
What color goes with #72CFCF?
Its complement #F6AEAB gives the strongest contrast. For something calmer, try its analogous neighbors, or its own tints and shades above.