Crystal Gem color: hex code #79D0A7
Crystal Gem has the hex code #79D0A7. It is a light, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 47.5% red, 81.6% green and 65.5% blue (121, 208, 167).
Its hue angle is 152°, with 48% saturation and 65% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 42% cyan, 0% magenta, 20% yellow and 18% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.39:1).
Crystal Gem (#79D0A7) color codes
| HEX | #79D0A7 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(121, 208, 167) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(47.5%, 81.6%, 65.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(152, 48%, 65%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(152, 42%, 82%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(42%, 0%, 20%, 18%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(77.26, -35.54, 12.25) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(77.26, 37.59, 160.99) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(37.413, 51.964, 44.61) | |
| Decimal | 7983271 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Crystal Gem, 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 #79D0A7 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.39:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.84:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #79D0A7 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.84:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.39:1 | 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 #79D0A7 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cec5a5Protanopia
no red cones#c0bba9Deuteranopia
no green cones#62d0c4Tritanopia
no blue cones#bfbfbfAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #79d0a7; }
.text { color: #79d0a7; }
.border { border: 2px solid #79d0a7; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(121 208 167 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #79d0a7, #79ced0); }Similar colors
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See #79D0A7 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #79D0A7?
- #79D0A7 is a light, desaturated spring green known as Crystal Gem. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Crystal Gem?
- The RGB value is 121, 208, 167: 121 red, 208 green and 167 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Crystal Gem?
- The complementary color is #D079A2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #79D0A7?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.39:1 and white text 1.84:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.