#71AEAA color
The hex color #71AEAA is a desaturated cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 44.3% red, 68.2% green and 66.7% blue (113, 174, 170).
Its hue angle is 176°, with 27% saturation and 56% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 35% cyan, 0% magenta, 2% yellow and 32% black.
The closest named color is Turquoise Fantasies (#6DAFA7), a difference of 1.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.34:1).
#71AEAA color codes
| HEX | #71AEAA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(113, 174, 170) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(44.3%, 68.2%, 66.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(176, 27%, 56%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(176, 35%, 68%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(35%, 0%, 2%, 32%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(67.04, -20.55, -4.2) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(67.04, 20.98, 191.56) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(29.199, 36.683, 43.564) | |
| Decimal | 7450282 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #71AEAA, 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 #71AEAA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.34:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.52:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #71AEAA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.52:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.34:1 | 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 #71AEAA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a7a8aaProtanopia
no red cones#9ca0abDeuteranopia
no green cones#5ab1adTritanopia
no blue cones#a3a3a3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #71aeaa; }
.text { color: #71aeaa; }
.border { border: 2px solid #71aeaa; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(113 174 170 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #71aeaa, #7193ae); }
Similar colors
#6dafa7Turquoise Fantasies#5aa7a0Paradise Island#51a5a4Twilight Meadow#7cbbaeMintnight#67a195Emerald Oasis#86bebeRiverbed#6dbac0Castaway#5f9ea0Cadet Blue
Questions
- What color is #71AEAA?
- #71AEAA is a desaturated cyan, closest to the named color Turquoise Fantasies. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #71AEAA?
- The RGB value is 113, 174, 170: 113 red, 174 green and 170 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #71AEAA?
- The complementary color is #AE7175, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #71AEAA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.34:1 and white text 2.52:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.