#7BB45C color
The hex color #7BB45C is a desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 48.2% red, 70.6% green and 36.1% blue (123, 180, 92).
Its hue angle is 99°, with 37% saturation and 53% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 32% cyan, 0% magenta, 49% yellow and 29% black.
The closest named color is Lost Golfer (#74AF54), a difference of 1.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.53:1).
#7BB45C color codes
| HEX | #7BB45C | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(123, 180, 92) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(48.2%, 70.6%, 36.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(99, 37%, 53%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(99, 49%, 71%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(32%, 0%, 49%, 29%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(67.74, -34.65, 38.86) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(67.74, 52.06, 131.72) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(26.421, 37.625, 15.993) | |
| Decimal | 8107100 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #7BB45C, 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 #7BB45C | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.53:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.46:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #7BB45C as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.46:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.53:1 | 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 #7BB45C looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#baa855Protanopia
no red cones#b1a362Deuteranopia
no green cones#7aae9fTritanopia
no blue cones#a5a5a5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #7bb45c; }
.text { color: #7bb45c; }
.border { border: 2px solid #7bb45c; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(123 180 92 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #7bb45c, #5cb469); }
Similar colors
#74af54Lost Golfer#79b465Bud Green#80bb66Leafy Greens#75ad5bArugula#85bb65Dollar Bill#87b364Broccoli#7bb369Soon to Be Hay#77ab56Asparagus
Closest common color name: Pistachio.
Questions
- What color is #7BB45C?
- #7BB45C is a desaturated green, closest to the named color Lost Golfer. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #7BB45C?
- The RGB value is 123, 180, 92: 123 red, 180 green and 92 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #7BB45C?
- The complementary color is #955CB4, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #7BB45C?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.53:1 and white text 2.46:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.