#7A9A82 color
The hex color #7A9A82 is a grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 47.8% red, 60.4% green and 51% blue (122, 154, 130).
Its hue angle is 135°, with 14% saturation and 54% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 21% cyan, 0% magenta, 16% yellow and 40% black.
The closest named color is Vineyard (#819E84), a difference of 1.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.77:1).
#7A9A82 color codes
| HEX | #7A9A82 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(122, 154, 130) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(47.8%, 60.4%, 51%) | |
| HSL | hsl(135, 14%, 54%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(135, 21%, 60%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(21%, 0%, 16%, 40%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(60.66, -16.11, 8.98) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(60.66, 18.45, 150.86) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(23.61, 28.86, 25.441) | |
| Decimal | 8034946 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #7A9A82, 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 #7A9A82 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.77:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.1:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #7A9A82 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.1:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.77:1 | Pass | Fail | 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 #7A9A82 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#9a9581Protanopia
no red cones#959183Deuteranopia
no green cones#769993Tritanopia
no blue cones#929292Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #7a9a82; }
.text { color: #7a9a82; }
.border { border: 2px solid #7a9a82; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(122 154 130 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #7a9a82, #7a9a92); }
Similar colors
#819e84Vineyard#7d9b89Parisian Patina#839e83Basswood Green#849c8dMother Earth#8ba58fEnvy#8aa282Mistletoe#8ca891OMGreen#748d70Toad
Closest common color name: Sage Green.
Questions
- What color is #7A9A82?
- #7A9A82 is a grayish green, closest to the named color Vineyard. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #7A9A82?
- The RGB value is 122, 154, 130: 122 red, 154 green and 130 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #7A9A82?
- The complementary color is #9A7A92, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #7A9A82?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.77:1 and white text 3.1:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.