Fern is a
cool light color with the hex code #72C576.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
114, 197, 118 in digital design or CMYK 42%, 0%, 40%, 23% for print applications.
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Fern
#72C576
Fern color values
- HEX
- #72C576
- RGB
- 114, 197, 118
- HSL
- 123°, 42%, 61%
- CMYK
- 42, 0, 40, 23
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Fern sits at 123° on the color wheel with 42% saturation and 61% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. The moderate 42% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.
In digital environments, Fern is rendered as rgb(114, 197, 118), where the green channel leads at 197, producing a distinctly green-dominant tone. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.
For print, Fern translates to a CMYK breakdown of 42C 0M 40Y 23K. The low-to-moderate black value (23%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (42%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Fern
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #72C576;
--brand-primary-rgb: 114, 197, 118;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#72C576',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 42%
M: 0%
Y: 40%
K: 23%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(114, 197, 118)
rgba(114, 197, 118, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #72C576?
#72C576 is Fern, a cool light color with RGB values of 114, 197, 118. It has a hue of 123°, 42%
saturation, and 61% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #72C576?
The RGB color code for #72C576 is rgb(114, 197, 118). This means it contains 114 red,
197 green, and 118 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Fern a warm or cool color?
Fern (#72C576) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #72C576 in CSS?
You can use #72C576 in CSS with:
background-color: #72C576; or color: #72C576; or as an RGB value: rgb(114, 197, 118). For print design, use CMYK: 42%, 0%, 40%, 23%.