#7C9A97 color
The hex color #7C9A97 is a grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 48.6% red, 60.4% green and 59.2% blue (124, 154, 151).
Its hue angle is 174°, with 13% saturation and 55% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 19% cyan, 0% magenta, 2% yellow and 40% black.
The closest named color is Yucca (#75978F), a difference of 3 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.93:1).
#7C9A97 color codes
| HEX | #7C9A97 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(124, 154, 151) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(48.6%, 60.4%, 59.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(174, 13%, 55%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(174, 19%, 60%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(19%, 0%, 2%, 40%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(61.33, -11.06, -1.89) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(61.33, 11.21, 189.68) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(25.452, 29.63, 33.65) | |
| Decimal | 8166039 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #7C9A97, 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 #7C9A97 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.93:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.03:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #7C9A97 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.03:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.93:1 | Pass | Fail | 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 #7C9A97 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#979797Protanopia
no red cones#919297Deuteranopia
no green cones#739c99Tritanopia
no blue cones#949494Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #7c9a97; }
.text { color: #7c9a97; }
.border { border: 2px solid #7c9a97; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(124 154 151 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #7c9a97, #7c8e9a); }
Similar colors
#75978fYucca#829f96Japanese Bonsai#6d9292Juniper#88aaaaHarbour Mist#849c8dMother Earth#7d9b89Parisian Patina#84a9b0Stormy Waters#5f9ea0Cadet Blue
Questions
- What color is #7C9A97?
- #7C9A97 is a grayish spring green, closest to the named color Yucca. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #7C9A97?
- The RGB value is 124, 154, 151: 124 red, 154 green and 151 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #7C9A97?
- The complementary color is #9A7C7F, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #7C9A97?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.93:1 and white text 3.03:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.