#70D69A color
The hex color #70D69A is a light, moderate green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 43.9% red, 83.9% green and 60.4% blue (112, 214, 154).
Its hue angle is 145°, with 55% saturation and 64% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 48% cyan, 0% magenta, 28% yellow and 16% black.
The closest named color is Enchanted Emerald (#7ED89A), a difference of 1.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.77:1).
#70D69A color codes
| HEX | #70D69A | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(112, 214, 154) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(43.9%, 83.9%, 60.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(145, 55%, 64%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(145, 48%, 84%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(48%, 0%, 28%, 16%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(78.38, -43.21, 20.65) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(78.38, 47.89, 154.45) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(36.559, 53.868, 39.037) | |
| Decimal | 7394970 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #70D69A, 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 #70D69A | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.77:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.78:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #70D69A as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.78:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.77:1 | 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 #70D69A looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d5c896Protanopia
no red cones#c6be9eDeuteranopia
no green cones#56d4c6Tritanopia
no blue cones#c2c2c2Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #70d69a; }
.text { color: #70d69a; }
.border { border: 2px solid #70d69a; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(112 214 154 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #70d69a, #70d6cd); }
Similar colors
#7ed89aEnchanted Emerald#5ccd97Vegetation#88ddaaJovial Jade#7ad7adTadorna Teal#79d0a7Crystal Gem#2dd78dEnvy’s Love#7bd181Electric Lettuce#44d7a8Eucalyptus
Questions
- What color is #70D69A?
- #70D69A is a light, moderate green, closest to the named color Enchanted Emerald. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #70D69A?
- The RGB value is 112, 214, 154: 112 red, 214 green and 154 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #70D69A?
- The complementary color is #D670AC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #70D69A?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.77:1 and white text 1.78:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.