Cosmic Green color: hex code #30A877
Cosmic Green has the hex code #30A877. It is a moderate spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 18.8% red, 65.9% green and 46.7% blue (48, 168, 119).
Its hue angle is 156°, with 56% saturation and 42% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 71% cyan, 0% magenta, 29% yellow and 34% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.99:1).
Cosmic Green (#30A877) color codes
| HEX | #30A877 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(48, 168, 119) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(18.8%, 65.9%, 46.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(156, 56%, 42%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(156, 71%, 66%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(71%, 0%, 29%, 34%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(61.62, -44.56, 16.02) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(61.62, 47.35, 160.22) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(18.549, 29.963, 22.255) | |
| Decimal | 3188855 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Cosmic Green, 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 #30A877 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.99:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #30A877 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.99:1 | Pass | Fail | 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 #30A877 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a69b74Protanopia
no red cones#96907aDeuteranopia
no green cones#00a89bTritanopia
no blue cones#959595Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #30a877; }
.text { color: #30a877; }
.border { border: 2px solid #30a877; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(48 168 119 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #30a877, #309da8); }Similar colors
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See #30A877 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #30A877?
- #30A877 is a moderate spring green known as Cosmic Green. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Cosmic Green?
- The RGB value is 48, 168, 119: 48 red, 168 green and 119 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Cosmic Green?
- The complementary color is #A83061, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #30A877?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.99:1 and white text 3:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.