#75ACA2 color
The hex color #75ACA2 is a grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 45.9% red, 67.5% green and 63.5% blue (117, 172, 162).
Its hue angle is 169°, with 25% saturation and 57% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 32% cyan, 0% magenta, 6% yellow and 33% black.
The closest named color is Turquoise Fantasies (#6DAFA7), a difference of 2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.18:1).
#75ACA2 color codes
| HEX | #75ACA2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(117, 172, 162) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(45.9%, 67.5%, 63.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(169, 25%, 57%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(169, 32%, 67%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(32%, 0%, 6%, 33%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(66.44, -20.26, -0.62) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(66.44, 20.27, 181.75) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(28.608, 35.894, 39.596) | |
| Decimal | 7711906 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #75ACA2, 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 #75ACA2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.18:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.57:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #75ACA2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.57:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.18:1 | 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 #75ACA2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a7a6a2Protanopia
no red cones#9d9fa3Deuteranopia
no green cones#64aea9Tritanopia
no blue cones#a2a2a2Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #75aca2; }
.text { color: #75aca2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #75aca2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(117 172 162 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #75aca2, #759bac); }
Similar colors
#6dafa7Turquoise Fantasies#67a195Emerald Oasis#5aa7a0Paradise Island#7cbbaeMintnight#7db39eBeau Monde#76baa8Sereni Teal#80aa95Catnip#91b6acTreetop
Closest common color name: Cadet Blue.
Questions
- What color is #75ACA2?
- #75ACA2 is a grayish spring green, closest to the named color Turquoise Fantasies. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #75ACA2?
- The RGB value is 117, 172, 162: 117 red, 172 green and 162 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #75ACA2?
- The complementary color is #AC757F, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #75ACA2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.18:1 and white text 2.57:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.