#30CFA8 color
The hex color #30CFA8 is a moderate spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 18.8% red, 81.2% green and 65.9% blue (48, 207, 168).
Its hue angle is 165°, with 62% saturation and 50% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 77% cyan, 0% magenta, 19% yellow and 19% black.
The closest named color is Eucalyptus (#44D7A8), a difference of 2.9 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.62:1).
#30CFA8 color codes
| HEX | #30CFA8 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(48, 207, 168) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(18.8%, 81.2%, 65.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(165, 62%, 50%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(165, 77%, 81%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(77%, 0%, 19%, 19%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(74.87, -49.03, 8.03) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(74.87, 49.68, 170.7) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(30.596, 48.077, 44.706) | |
| Decimal | 3198888 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #30CFA8, 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 #30CFA8 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.62:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.98:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #30CFA8 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.98:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.62:1 | 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 #30CFA8 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c9c1a6Protanopia
no red cones#b4b2abDeuteranopia
no green cones#00d1c4Tritanopia
no blue cones#b8b8b8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #30cfa8; }
.text { color: #30cfa8; }
.border { border: 2px solid #30cfa8; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(48 207 168 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #30cfa8, #30a7cf); }
Similar colors
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Questions
- What color is #30CFA8?
- #30CFA8 is a moderate spring green, closest to the named color Eucalyptus. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #30CFA8?
- The RGB value is 48, 207, 168: 48 red, 207 green and 168 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #30CFA8?
- The complementary color is #CF3057, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #30CFA8?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.62:1 and white text 1.98:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.