#7BACA3 color
The hex color #7BACA3 is a grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 48.2% red, 67.5% green and 63.9% blue (123, 172, 163).
Its hue angle is 169°, with 23% saturation and 58% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 28% cyan, 0% magenta, 5% yellow and 33% black.
The closest named color is Turquoise Fantasies (#6DAFA7), a difference of 3 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.27:1).
#7BACA3 color codes
| HEX | #7BACA3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(123, 172, 163) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(48.2%, 67.5%, 63.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(169, 23%, 58%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(169, 28%, 67%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(28%, 0%, 5%, 33%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(66.79, -18.22, -0.62) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(66.79, 18.23, 181.94) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(29.53, 36.359, 40.105) | |
| Decimal | 8105123 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #7BACA3, 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 #7BACA3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.27:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.54:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #7BACA3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.54:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.27:1 | 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 #7BACA3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a8a6a3Protanopia
no red cones#9fa0a4Deuteranopia
no green cones#6daea9Tritanopia
no blue cones#a2a2a2Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #7baca3; }
.text { color: #7baca3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #7baca3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(123 172 163 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #7baca3, #7b9dac); }
Similar colors
#6dafa7Turquoise Fantasies#91b6acTreetop#67a195Emerald Oasis#7cbbaeMintnight#7db39eBeau Monde#80aa95Catnip#5aa7a0Paradise Island#76baa8Sereni Teal
Closest common color name: Cadet Blue.
Questions
- What color is #7BACA3?
- #7BACA3 is a grayish spring green, closest to the named color Turquoise Fantasies. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #7BACA3?
- The RGB value is 123, 172, 163: 123 red, 172 green and 163 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #7BACA3?
- The complementary color is #AC7B84, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #7BACA3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.27:1 and white text 2.54:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.