#7BA999 color
The hex color #7BA999 is a grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 48.2% red, 66.3% green and 60% blue (123, 169, 153).
Its hue angle is 159°, with 21% saturation and 57% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 27% cyan, 0% magenta, 9% yellow and 34% black.
The closest named color is Catnip (#80AA95), a difference of 2.1 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.98:1).
#7BA999 color codes
| HEX | #7BA999 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(123, 169, 153) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(48.2%, 66.3%, 60%) | |
| HSL | hsl(159, 21%, 57%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(159, 27%, 66%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(27%, 0%, 9%, 34%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(65.66, -18.88, 3.29) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(65.66, 19.16, 170.11) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(28.104, 34.886, 35.384) | |
| Decimal | 8104345 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #7BA999, 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 #7BA999 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.98:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.63:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #7BA999 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.63:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.98:1 | 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 #7BA999 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a6a398Protanopia
no red cones#9e9d9aDeuteranopia
no green cones#70aaa4Tritanopia
no blue cones#9f9f9fAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #7ba999; }
.text { color: #7ba999; }
.border { border: 2px solid #7ba999; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(123 169 153 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #7ba999, #7ba2a9); }
Similar colors
#80aa95Catnip#7db39eBeau Monde#67a195Emerald Oasis#6dafa7Turquoise Fantasies#8ebaa6Lichen#8ca891OMGreen#7d9b89Parisian Patina#829f96Japanese Bonsai
Closest common color name: Cadet Blue.
Questions
- What color is #7BA999?
- #7BA999 is a grayish spring green, closest to the named color Catnip. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #7BA999?
- The RGB value is 123, 169, 153: 123 red, 169 green and 153 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #7BA999?
- The complementary color is #A97B8B, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #7BA999?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 7.98:1 and white text 2.63:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.