#75ADAA color
The hex color #75ADAA is a desaturated cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 45.9% red, 67.8% green and 66.7% blue (117, 173, 170).
Its hue angle is 177°, with 25% saturation and 57% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 32% cyan, 0% magenta, 2% yellow and 32% black.
The closest named color is Turquoise Fantasies (#6DAFA7), a difference of 2.8 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.31:1).
#75ADAA color codes
| HEX | #75ADAA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(117, 173, 170) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(45.9%, 67.8%, 66.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(177, 25%, 57%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(177, 32%, 68%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(32%, 0%, 2%, 32%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(66.95, -18.9, -4.31) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(66.95, 19.38, 192.84) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(29.533, 36.57, 43.525) | |
| Decimal | 7712170 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #75ADAA, 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 #75ADAA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.31:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.53:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #75ADAA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.53:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.31:1 | 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 #75ADAA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a7a7aaProtanopia
no red cones#9ca0abDeuteranopia
no green cones#61b0acTritanopia
no blue cones#a3a3a3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #75adaa; }
.text { color: #75adaa; }
.border { border: 2px solid #75adaa; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(117 173 170 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #75adaa, #7594ad); }
Similar colors
#6dafa7Turquoise Fantasies#5aa7a0Paradise Island#86bebeRiverbed#8bb6b8Summit#51a5a4Twilight Meadow#88aaaaHarbour Mist#5f9ea0Cadet Blue#6dbac0Castaway
Questions
- What color is #75ADAA?
- #75ADAA 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 #75ADAA?
- The RGB value is 117, 173, 170: 117 red, 173 green and 170 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #75ADAA?
- The complementary color is #AD7578, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #75ADAA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.31:1 and white text 2.53:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.