Information about #72AB1C color

#72AB1C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #72AB1C is classified in the Register under the Chartreuse Color Family, with High Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(114, 171, 28) (44.7% red, 67.1% green, 11% blue), or CMYK 22 / 0 / 56 / 33 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#72AB1C is a energetic, saturated chartreuse that sits comfortably between light and dark. It is a natural fit for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Christi (#71A91D). Nearby in the Register you will also find Lima (#7AAC21) and Green Onion (#6AA121).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(114, 171, 28)), which gives #72AB1C its character. If you plan to put text on a #72AB1C background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 7.6:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.8:1. #72AB1C has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#72AB1C color variations

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#72AB1C color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #72AB1C

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Christi color link
Christi

#71A91D

Lima color link
Lima

#7AAC21

Green Onion color link
Green Onion

#6AA121

Leaf color link
Leaf

#71AA34

Sushi color link
Sushi

#7C9F2F

Alien Green color link
Alien Green

#6CC417

Grass color link
Grass

#5CAC2D

Limeade color link
Limeade

#5F9727

Pea Green color link
Pea Green

#8EAB12

Icky Green color link
Icky Green

#8FAE22

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#72AB1C
  • RGB114, 171, 28
  • CMYK22, 0, 56, 33
  • CSSrgb(114, 171, 28)
  • HSL84°, 72%, 39%
  • HSL Precise83.916°, 71.859%, 39.02%
  • HSV84°, 84%, 67%
  • HSB84°, 84%, 67%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.447
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.671
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.110
  • GLSLvec3(0.447, 0.671, 0.110)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.447, 0.671, 0.110, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.447, 0.671, 0.110)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB44.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB67.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB11%
  • Color FamilyChartreuse
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID72AB1C
  • DECIMAL ID7514908
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Seen by search & AI crawlers327 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01