#7ABBAF color
The hex color #7ABBAF is a desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 47.8% red, 73.3% green and 68.6% blue (122, 187, 175).
Its hue angle is 169°, with 32% saturation and 61% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 35% cyan, 0% magenta, 6% yellow and 27% black.
The closest named color is Mintnight (#7CBBAE), a difference of 0.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.55:1).
#7ABBAF color codes
| HEX | #7ABBAF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(122, 187, 175) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(47.8%, 73.3%, 68.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(169, 32%, 61%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(169, 35%, 73%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(35%, 0%, 6%, 27%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(71.4, -23.42, -0.5) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(71.4, 23.43, 181.23) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(33.531, 42.771, 47.038) | |
| Decimal | 8043439 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #7ABBAF, 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 #7ABBAF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.55:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.2:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #7ABBAF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.2:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.55:1 | 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 #7ABBAF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b5b4afProtanopia
no red cones#aaabb0Deuteranopia
no green cones#65bdb7Tritanopia
no blue cones#afafafAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #7abbaf; }
.text { color: #7abbaf; }
.border { border: 2px solid #7abbaf; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(122 187 175 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #7abbaf, #7aa7bb); }
Similar colors
#7cbbaeMintnight#76baa8Sereni Teal#85c2b2Seaborn#6dafa7Turquoise Fantasies#7db39eBeau Monde#77c9c2Cyantific#7ebea5Celadon Porcelain#77ccbbJolly Jade
Closest common color name: Light Sea Green.
Questions
- What color is #7ABBAF?
- #7ABBAF is a desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Mintnight. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #7ABBAF?
- The RGB value is 122, 187, 175: 122 red, 187 green and 175 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #7ABBAF?
- The complementary color is #BB7A86, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #7ABBAF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.55:1 and white text 2.2:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.