Opal Green color: hex code #157954
Opal Green has the hex code #157954. It is a dark, moderate spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 8.2% red, 47.5% green and 32.9% blue (21, 121, 84).
Its hue angle is 158°, with 70% saturation and 28% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 83% cyan, 0% magenta, 31% yellow and 53% black.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.39:1).
Opal Green (#157954) color codes
| HEX | #157954 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(21, 121, 84) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(8.2%, 47.5%, 32.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(158, 70%, 28%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(158, 83%, 47%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(83%, 0%, 31%, 53%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(44.9, -36.79, 12.66) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(44.9, 38.9, 161.01) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(8.746, 14.473, 10.718) | |
| Decimal | 1407316 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Opal 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 #157954 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.89:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.39:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #157954 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.39:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.89:1 | Fail | 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 #157954 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#776f52Protanopia
no red cones#6b6756Deuteranopia
no green cones#00796fTritanopia
no blue cones#6a6a6aAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #157954; }
.text { color: #157954; }
.border { border: 2px solid #157954; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(21 121 84 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #157954, #156c79); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Bottle Green.
See #157954 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #157954?
- #157954 is a dark, moderate spring green known as Opal Green. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Opal Green?
- The RGB value is 21, 121, 84: 21 red, 121 green and 84 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Opal Green?
- The complementary color is #79153A, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #157954?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.89:1 and white text 5.39:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.