#7AAC7A color
The hex color #7AAC7A is a grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 47.8% red, 67.5% green and 47.8% blue (122, 172, 122).
Its hue angle is 120°, with 23% saturation and 58% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 29% cyan, 0% magenta, 29% yellow and 33% black.
The closest named color is Verde (#7FB383), a difference of 2.2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.01:1).
#7AAC7A color codes
| HEX | #7AAC7A | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(122, 172, 122) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(47.8%, 67.5%, 47.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(120, 23%, 58%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(120, 29%, 67%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(29%, 0%, 29%, 33%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(65.79, -26.74, 20.55) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(65.79, 33.73, 142.46) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(26.29, 35.047, 23.788) | |
| Decimal | 8039546 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #7AAC7A, 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 #7AAC7A | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.01:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.62:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #7AAC7A as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.62:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.01:1 | 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 #7AAC7A looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#aea377Protanopia
no red cones#a69e7dDeuteranopia
no green cones#75a99fTritanopia
no blue cones#a0a0a0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #7aac7a; }
.text { color: #7aac7a; }
.border { border: 2px solid #7aac7a; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(122 172 122 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #7aac7a, #7aac93); }
Similar colors
#7fb383Verde#76ad83Green Goddess#6fa77aPrimavera#84a97cVerdant Haven#7fa771Garden of Eden#88aa77Lush Fields#6db083Lily Pads#73b683Frog Pond
Closest common color name: Dark Sea Green.
Questions
- What color is #7AAC7A?
- #7AAC7A is a grayish green, closest to the named color Verde. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #7AAC7A?
- The RGB value is 122, 172, 122: 122 red, 172 green and 122 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #7AAC7A?
- The complementary color is #AC7AAC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #7AAC7A?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.01:1 and white text 2.62:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.