Beau Monde color: hex code #7DB39E
Beau Monde has the hex code #7DB39E. It is a desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 49% red, 70.2% green and 62% blue (125, 179, 158).
Its hue angle is 157°, with 26% saturation and 60% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 30% cyan, 0% magenta, 12% yellow and 30% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.81:1).
Beau Monde (#7DB39E) color codes
| HEX | #7DB39E | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(125, 179, 158) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(49%, 70.2%, 62%) | |
| HSL | hsl(157, 26%, 60%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(157, 30%, 70%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(30%, 0%, 12%, 30%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(68.8, -22.28, 5.07) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(68.8, 22.85, 167.17) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(30.747, 39.067, 38.262) | |
| Decimal | 8237982 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Beau Monde, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #7DB39E | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.81:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.38:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #7DB39E as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.38:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.81:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #7DB39E looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b0ac9dProtanopia
no red cones#a7a59fDeuteranopia
no green cones#70b4adTritanopia
no blue cones#a8a8a8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #7db39e; }
.text { color: #7db39e; }
.border { border: 2px solid #7db39e; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(125 179 158 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #7db39e, #7dadb3); }
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Closest common color name: Dark Sea Green.
See #7DB39E on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #7DB39E?
- #7DB39E is a desaturated spring green known as Beau Monde. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Beau Monde?
- The RGB value is 125, 179, 158: 125 red, 179 green and 158 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Beau Monde?
- The complementary color is #B37D92, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #7DB39E?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.81:1 and white text 2.38:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.