#7AA39B color
The hex color #7AA39B is a grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 47.8% red, 63.9% green and 60.8% blue (122, 163, 155).
Its hue angle is 168°, with 18% saturation and 56% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 25% cyan, 0% magenta, 5% yellow and 36% black.
The closest named color is Japanese Bonsai (#829F96), a difference of 3.2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.54:1).
#7AA39B color codes
| HEX | #7AA39B | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(122, 163, 155) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(47.8%, 63.9%, 60.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(168, 18%, 56%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(168, 25%, 64%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(25%, 0%, 5%, 36%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(63.92, -15.62, -0.37) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(63.92, 15.63, 181.36) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(27.038, 32.697, 35.891) | |
| Decimal | 8037275 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #7AA39B, 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 #7AA39B | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.54:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.79:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #7AA39B as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.79:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.54:1 | 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 #7AA39B looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#9f9e9bProtanopia
no red cones#98999cDeuteranopia
no green cones#6fa5a0Tritanopia
no blue cones#9b9b9bAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #7aa39b; }
.text { color: #7aa39b; }
.border { border: 2px solid #7aa39b; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(122 163 155 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #7aa39b, #7a97a3); }
Similar colors
#829f96Japanese Bonsai#75978fYucca#67a195Emerald Oasis#88aaaaHarbour Mist#6dafa7Turquoise Fantasies#80aa95Catnip#7d9b89Parisian Patina#849c8dMother Earth
Closest common color name: Cadet Blue.
Questions
- What color is #7AA39B?
- #7AA39B is a grayish spring green, closest to the named color Japanese Bonsai. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #7AA39B?
- The RGB value is 122, 163, 155: 122 red, 163 green and 155 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #7AA39B?
- The complementary color is #A37A82, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #7AA39B?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 7.54:1 and white text 2.79:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.