#71AC94 color
The hex color #71AC94 is a desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 44.3% red, 67.5% green and 58% blue (113, 172, 148).
Its hue angle is 156°, with 26% saturation and 56% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 34% cyan, 0% magenta, 14% yellow and 33% black.
The closest named color is Beau Monde (#7DB39E), a difference of 2.7 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.03:1).
#71AC94 color codes
| HEX | #71AC94 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(113, 172, 148) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(44.3%, 67.5%, 58%) | |
| HSL | hsl(156, 26%, 56%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(156, 34%, 67%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(34%, 0%, 14%, 33%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(65.87, -24.57, 6.3) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(65.87, 25.37, 165.63) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(26.906, 35.152, 33.379) | |
| Decimal | 7449748 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #71AC94, 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 #71AC94 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.03:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.61:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #71AC94 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.61:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.03:1 | 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 #71AC94 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a9a493Protanopia
no red cones#9f9d95Deuteranopia
no green cones#62aca5Tritanopia
no blue cones#a0a0a0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #71ac94; }
.text { color: #71ac94; }
.border { border: 2px solid #71ac94; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(113 172 148 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #71ac94, #71a6ac); }
Similar colors
#7db39eBeau Monde#80aa95Catnip#7fba9eFroggy Pond#7fbb9eNeptune Green#76baa8Sereni Teal#54af9cWater Park#7ebea5Celadon Porcelain#55b492Electra
Closest common color name: Mint.
Questions
- What color is #71AC94?
- #71AC94 is a desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Beau Monde. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #71AC94?
- The RGB value is 113, 172, 148: 113 red, 172 green and 148 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #71AC94?
- The complementary color is #AC7189, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #71AC94?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.03:1 and white text 2.61:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.