#71BBA8 color
The hex color #71BBA8 is a desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 44.3% red, 73.3% green and 65.9% blue (113, 187, 168).
Its hue angle is 165°, with 35% saturation and 59% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 40% cyan, 0% magenta, 10% yellow and 27% black.
The closest named color is Sereni Teal (#76BAA8), a difference of 0.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.38:1).
#71BBA8 color codes
| HEX | #71BBA8 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(113, 187, 168) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(44.3%, 73.3%, 65.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(165, 35%, 59%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(165, 40%, 73%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(40%, 0%, 10%, 27%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(70.79, -27.53, 2.38) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(70.79, 27.63, 175.06) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(31.646, 41.876, 43.454) | |
| Decimal | 7453608 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #71BBA8, 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 #71BBA8 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.38:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.24:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #71BBA8 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.24:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.38:1 | 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 #71BBA8 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b6b3a7Protanopia
no red cones#a9a9a9Deuteranopia
no green cones#59bdb5Tritanopia
no blue cones#adadadAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #71bba8; }
.text { color: #71bba8; }
.border { border: 2px solid #71bba8; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(113 187 168 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #71bba8, #71a9bb); }
Similar colors
#76baa8Sereni Teal#7cbbaeMintnight#7ebea5Celadon Porcelain#64bfa4Spearmint#85c2b2Seaborn#7db39eBeau Monde#7fba9eFroggy Pond#4cbdacEmerald Bliss
Closest common color name: Medium Aquamarine.
Questions
- What color is #71BBA8?
- #71BBA8 is a desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Sereni Teal. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #71BBA8?
- The RGB value is 113, 187, 168: 113 red, 187 green and 168 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #71BBA8?
- The complementary color is #BB7184, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #71BBA8?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.38:1 and white text 2.24:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.