Soon to Be Hay color: hex code #7BB369
Soon to Be Hay has the hex code #7BB369. It is a desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 48.2% red, 70.2% green and 41.2% blue (123, 179, 105).
Its hue angle is 105°, with 33% saturation and 56% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 31% cyan, 0% magenta, 41% yellow and 30% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.49:1).
Soon to Be Hay (#7BB369) color codes
| HEX | #7BB369 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(123, 179, 105) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(48.2%, 70.2%, 41.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(105, 33%, 56%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(105, 41%, 70%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(31%, 0%, 41%, 30%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(67.63, -32.44, 32.07) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(67.63, 45.62, 135.33) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(26.837, 37.47, 19.18) | |
| Decimal | 8106857 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Soon to Be Hay, 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 #7BB369 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.49:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.47:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #7BB369 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.47:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.49:1 | 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 #7BB369 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b7a864Protanopia
no red cones#afa36dDeuteranopia
no green cones#78aea1Tritanopia
no blue cones#a5a5a5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #7bb369; }
.text { color: #7bb369; }
.border { border: 2px solid #7bb369; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(123 179 105 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #7bb369, #69b37c); }
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Closest common color name: Matcha.
See #7BB369 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #7BB369?
- #7BB369 is a desaturated green known as Soon to Be Hay. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Soon to Be Hay?
- The RGB value is 123, 179, 105: 123 red, 179 green and 105 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Soon to Be Hay?
- The complementary color is #A169B3, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #7BB369?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.49:1 and white text 2.47:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.