#7AC6B0 color
The hex color #7AC6B0 is a light, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 47.8% red, 77.6% green and 69% blue (122, 198, 176).
Its hue angle is 163°, with 40% saturation and 63% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 38% cyan, 0% magenta, 11% yellow and 22% black.
The closest named color is Bevelled Glass (#7ACCB8), a difference of 1.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.53:1).
#7AC6B0 color codes
| HEX | #7AC6B0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(122, 198, 176) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(47.8%, 77.6%, 69%) | |
| HSL | hsl(163, 40%, 63%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(163, 38%, 78%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(38%, 0%, 11%, 22%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(74.61, -28.61, 3.62) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(74.61, 28.84, 172.78) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(36.054, 47.658, 48.365) | |
| Decimal | 8046256 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #7AC6B0, 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 #7AC6B0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.53:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.99:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #7AC6B0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.99:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.53:1 | 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 #7AC6B0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c1bdafProtanopia
no red cones#b4b4b2Deuteranopia
no green cones#62c8bfTritanopia
no blue cones#b8b8b8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #7ac6b0; }
.text { color: #7ac6b0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #7ac6b0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(122 198 176 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #7ac6b0, #7ab6c6); }
Similar colors
#7accb8Bevelled Glass#77ccbbJolly Jade#7ebea5Celadon Porcelain#85c2b2Seaborn#76baa8Sereni Teal#64bfa4Spearmint#7cbbaeMintnight#87d7beCabbage
Closest common color name: Medium Aquamarine.
Questions
- What color is #7AC6B0?
- #7AC6B0 is a light, desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Bevelled Glass. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #7AC6B0?
- The RGB value is 122, 198, 176: 122 red, 198 green and 176 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #7AC6B0?
- The complementary color is #C67A90, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #7AC6B0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.53:1 and white text 1.99:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.