#7BB69F color
The hex color #7BB69F is a desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 48.2% red, 71.4% green and 62.4% blue (123, 182, 159).
Its hue angle is 157°, with 29% saturation and 60% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 32% cyan, 0% magenta, 13% yellow and 29% black.
The closest named color is Beau Monde (#7DB39E), a difference of 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.03:1).
#7BB69F color codes
| HEX | #7BB69F | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(123, 182, 159) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(48.2%, 71.4%, 62.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(157, 29%, 60%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(157, 32%, 71%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(32%, 0%, 13%, 29%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(69.59, -24.18, 5.65) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(69.59, 24.83, 166.86) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(31.152, 40.168, 38.906) | |
| Decimal | 8107679 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #7BB69F, 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 #7BB69F | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.03:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.32:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #7BB69F as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.32:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.03:1 | 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 #7BB69F looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b3ae9eProtanopia
no red cones#a9a7a0Deuteranopia
no green cones#6cb7afTritanopia
no blue cones#aaaaaaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #7bb69f; }
.text { color: #7bb69f; }
.border { border: 2px solid #7bb69f; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(123 182 159 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #7bb69f, #7bb0b6); }
Similar colors
#7db39eBeau Monde#7fba9eFroggy Pond#7ebea5Celadon Porcelain#7fbb9eNeptune Green#76baa8Sereni Teal#8ebaa6Lichen#7cbbaeMintnight#80aa95Catnip
Closest common color name: Medium Aquamarine.
Questions
- What color is #7BB69F?
- #7BB69F is a desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Beau Monde. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #7BB69F?
- The RGB value is 123, 182, 159: 123 red, 182 green and 159 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #7BB69F?
- The complementary color is #B67B92, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #7BB69F?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.03:1 and white text 2.32:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.