#76AE2E color
The hex color #76AE2E is a moderate yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 46.3% red, 68.2% green and 18% blue (118, 174, 46).
Its hue angle is 86°, with 58% saturation and 43% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 32% cyan, 0% magenta, 74% yellow and 32% black.
The closest named color is Natural Order (#77B033), a difference of 0.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.86:1).
#76AE2E color codes
| HEX | #76AE2E | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(118, 174, 46) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(46.3%, 68.2%, 18%) | |
| HSL | hsl(86, 58%, 43%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(86, 74%, 68%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(32%, 0%, 74%, 32%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(65.22, -38.04, 56.29) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(65.22, 67.94, 124.05) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(23.1, 34.32, 7.992) | |
| Decimal | 7777838 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #76AE2E, 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 #76AE2E | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.86:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.67:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #76AE2E as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.67:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.86:1 | 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 #76AE2E looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b6a115Protanopia
no red cones#ae9d3aDeuteranopia
no green cones#79a695Tritanopia
no blue cones#9e9e9eAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #76ae2e; }
.text { color: #76ae2e; }
.border { border: 2px solid #76ae2e; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(118 174 46 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #76ae2e, #36ae2e); }
Similar colors
#77b033Natural Order#71aa34Leaf#66aa22Green Symphony#6ab417Extra Life#7bb92bJubilant Meadow#77aa00Green Envy#5ca904Ruminant’s Paradise#5cac2dGrass
Closest common color name: Kelly Green.
Questions
- What color is #76AE2E?
- #76AE2E is a moderate yellow-green, closest to the named color Natural Order. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #76AE2E?
- The RGB value is 118, 174, 46: 118 red, 174 green and 46 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #76AE2E?
- The complementary color is #662EAE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #76AE2E?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 7.86:1 and white text 2.67:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.