# #72dfbb

A color — vivid. Deterministic analysis from BrandSweets (no inference).

## Values

- Hex: `#72dfbb`
- RGB: rgb(114, 223, 187)
- HSL: hsl(160, 63%, 66%)
- OKLCH: oklch(0.829 0.114 169.6)
- Relative luminance: 0.5994
- Nearest named color: Jovial Jade (#88ddaa, Δ 2.56) — https://brandsweets.com/colors/jovial-jade
- Moods: vivid
- Page: https://brandsweets.com/colors/72dfbb

## Tints & shades

- Tints (toward white): #7ee2c1, #8be5c7, #9be8cf, #a8ebd5, #b4eedb, #c1f1e1, #cdf4e7, #def7ef, #eafaf5, #f7fdfb
- Shades (toward black): #59d9ae, #40d4a2, #2cc391, #27aa7f, #21916c, #1b7959, #166047, #0f4331, #092a1f, #04110c

## Harmonies

- Complementary: #df7296
- Analogous: #72df84, #72cddf
- Triadic: #bb72df, #dfbb72
- Split-complementary: #df72cd, #df8472
- Tetradic: #8472df, #df7296, #cddf72

## Colors that go with #72dfbb

Named partners (harmony on the OKLCH wheel, co-occurrence in curated palettes and brand systems, and the neutrals that carry it), best first:

- **Charcoal** #36454f [role, pool] — Charcoal is the text near-black for #72dfbb: softer than #000 and cool enough to feel like part of the same palette. Seen in: Canopy (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#canopy), Docker (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/docker-com), Frost & Ember (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/bold#frost-and-ember), UEFA (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/uefa-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/charcoal
- **Plum** #dda0dd [harmony, pool: complementary] — Plum sits directly opposite #72dfbb on the wheel — the strongest contrast one hue can give another, so use it small: a button, a link colour, one highlight. Seen in: Blossom (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/light#blossom), Netlify (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/netlify-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/plum
- **Crimson** #dc143c [pool] — Crimson is paired with #72dfbb in 5 real palettes, including Tiffany & Co.'s brand system and Formula 1's brand system, as the supporting colour. Seen in: Tiffany & Co. (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/tiffany-com), Formula 1 (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/formula1-com), Frost & Ember (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/bold#frost-and-ember), Wise (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/wise-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/crimson
- **Deep Sky Blue** #00bfff [pool] — Designers have shipped Deep Sky Blue with #72dfbb: 4 real palettes, including Astro's brand system and Prime Video's brand system, as the supporting colour. Seen in: Astro (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/astro-build), Prime Video (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/primevideo-com), Remix (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/remix-run), Salesforce (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/salesforce-com). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/deepskyblue
- **Slate Gray** #708090 [pool] — 4 real palettes, including Ledger Dark and Still Water put Slate Gray beside #72dfbb, as the supporting colour. Seen in: Ledger Dark (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/dark#ledger-dark), Still Water (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#still-water), Dusty Blue (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#dusty-blue), Graphite Mono (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/neutral#graphite-mono). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/slategray
- **Taupe** #483c32 [pool] — Taupe is paired with #72dfbb in 16 real palettes, including Mint Chip and Astro's brand system, as the text colour against it. Seen in: Mint Chip (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/light#mint-chip), Astro (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/astro-build), Blossom (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/light#blossom), Rain Garden (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#rain-garden). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/taupe
- **Wheat** #f5deb3 [pool] — Designers have shipped Wheat with #72dfbb: 4 real palettes, including Mint Chip and Oatly's brand system, as the accent. Seen in: Mint Chip (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/light#mint-chip), Oatly (https://brandsweets.com/colors/brands/oatly-com), Still Water (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/cool#still-water), Resort (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/light#resort). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/wheat
- **Dark Salmon** #e9967a [harmony, pool: split] — Dark Salmon is a split-complement of #72dfbb: nearly opposite, so it still pops against it, without the vibrating edge of a true complement. Seen in: Chalkboard (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/dark#chalkboard), Polaroid (https://brandsweets.com/palettes/light#polaroid). — https://brandsweets.com/colors/darksalmon

## Contrast (WCAG 2.x, as text)

- On white (#ffffff): 1.62:1 — AA fail, AA-large fail, AAA fail. Fix: AA: text → #1e8563 (4.57:1); AA: background → #545454 (4.68:1); AAA: text → #17644a (7.1:1); AAA: background → #383838 (7.25:1)
- On black (#000000): 12.99:1 — AA pass, AA-large pass, AAA pass

## Palette tool

Open this color locked as the lead with four explored companions: https://brandsweets.com/palettes/new/72dfbb-a2beb8-d459be-1f2c2d-e9f1eb?lock=0&style=vibrant
(Humans lock/regenerate in the tool; the URL is the state — read `lock=` back to see what they kept.)

## Connect an agent

Point any MCP client at the BrandSweets colors endpoint for the same engine:

- Endpoint: https://mcp.brandsweets.com/colors/mcp
- Tools: `analyze_color` (e.g. `analyze_color({ color: "#72dfbb" })`), `check_contrast` (with fixes), `generate_palette` (explore around locks), `suggest_palette` (mood/industry → curated-first), `list_palettes`.