#7AAD98 color
The hex color #7AAD98 is a grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 47.8% red, 67.8% green and 59.6% blue (122, 173, 152).
Its hue angle is 155°, with 24% saturation and 58% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 29% cyan, 0% magenta, 12% yellow and 32% black.
The closest named color is Beau Monde (#7DB39E), a difference of 1.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.26:1).
#7AAD98 color codes
| HEX | #7AAD98 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(122, 173, 152) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(47.8%, 67.8%, 59.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(155, 24%, 58%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(155, 29%, 68%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(29%, 0%, 12%, 32%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(66.74, -21.45, 5.4) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(66.74, 22.12, 165.87) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(28.635, 36.29, 35.196) | |
| Decimal | 8039832 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #7AAD98, 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 #7AAD98 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.26:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.54:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #7AAD98 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.54:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.26:1 | 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 #7AAD98 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#aba697Protanopia
no red cones#a2a099Deuteranopia
no green cones#6eada7Tritanopia
no blue cones#a2a2a2Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #7aad98; }
.text { color: #7aad98; }
.border { border: 2px solid #7aad98; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(122 173 152 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #7aad98, #7aa9ad); }
Similar colors
#7db39eBeau Monde#80aa95Catnip#7fba9eFroggy Pond#8ebaa6Lichen#7fbb9eNeptune Green#76baa8Sereni Teal#7ebea5Celadon Porcelain#67a195Emerald Oasis
Closest common color name: Dark Sea Green.
Questions
- What color is #7AAD98?
- #7AAD98 is a grayish spring green, closest to the named color Beau Monde. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #7AAD98?
- The RGB value is 122, 173, 152: 122 red, 173 green and 152 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #7AAD98?
- The complementary color is #AD7A8F, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #7AAD98?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.26:1 and white text 2.54:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.