#7AE0F7 color
The hex color #7AE0F7 is a light, vivid cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 47.8% red, 87.8% green and 96.9% blue (122, 224, 247).
Its hue angle is 191°, with 89% saturation and 72% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 51% cyan, 9% magenta, 0% yellow and 3% black.
The closest named color is Splashing Wave (#44DDFF), a difference of 3.9 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.83:1).
#7AE0F7 color codes
| HEX | #7AE0F7 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(122, 224, 247) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(47.8%, 87.8%, 96.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(191, 89%, 72%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(191, 51%, 97%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(51%, 9%, 0%, 3%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(84.05, -23.72, -20.37) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(84.05, 31.27, 220.66) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(51.464, 64.16, 97.65) | |
| Decimal | 8052983 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #7AE0F7, 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 #7AE0F7 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.83:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.52:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #7AE0F7 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.52:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.83:1 | 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 #7AE0F7 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cfdaf8Protanopia
no red cones#bccbf7Deuteranopia
no green cones#28e9e7Tritanopia
no blue cones#d2d2d2Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #7ae0f7; }
.text { color: #7ae0f7; }
.border { border: 2px solid #7ae0f7; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(122 224 247 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #7ae0f7, #7aa2f7); }
Similar colors
#44ddffSplashing Wave#99eeffAlpine Expedition#81d0dfWater Nymph#22ddffVaporwave Blue#94d4e4Infinity Pool#a0e6ffWinter Wizard#8af1feShallow Water#98d5eaOver the Sky
Closest common color name: Sky Blue.
Questions
- What color is #7AE0F7?
- #7AE0F7 is a light, vivid cyan, closest to the named color Splashing Wave. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #7AE0F7?
- The RGB value is 122, 224, 247: 122 red, 224 green and 247 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #7AE0F7?
- The complementary color is #F7917A, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #7AE0F7?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.83:1 and white text 1.52:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.