#7CA7A1 color
The hex color #7CA7A1 is a grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 48.6% red, 65.5% green and 63.1% blue (124, 167, 161).
Its hue angle is 172°, with 20% saturation and 57% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 26% cyan, 0% magenta, 4% yellow and 35% black.
The closest named color is Japanese Bonsai (#829F96), a difference of 4.1 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.9:1).
#7CA7A1 color codes
| HEX | #7CA7A1 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(124, 167, 161) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(48.6%, 65.5%, 63.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(172, 20%, 57%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(172, 26%, 65%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(26%, 0%, 4%, 35%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(65.35, -15.76, -1.61) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(65.35, 15.84, 185.82) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(28.562, 34.494, 38.864) | |
| Decimal | 8169377 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #7CA7A1, 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 #7CA7A1 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.9:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.66:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #7CA7A1 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.66:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.9:1 | 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 #7CA7A1 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a3a2a1Protanopia
no red cones#9a9ca2Deuteranopia
no green cones#6fa9a5Tritanopia
no blue cones#9f9f9fAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #7ca7a1; }
.text { color: #7ca7a1; }
.border { border: 2px solid #7ca7a1; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(124 167 161 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #7ca7a1, #7c98a7); }
Similar colors
#829f96Japanese Bonsai#88aaaaHarbour Mist#6dafa7Turquoise Fantasies#67a195Emerald Oasis#91b6acTreetop#94b1a9Ninja Turtle#75978fYucca#5f9ea0Cadet Blue
Questions
- What color is #7CA7A1?
- #7CA7A1 is a grayish spring green, closest to the named color Japanese Bonsai. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #7CA7A1?
- The RGB value is 124, 167, 161: 124 red, 167 green and 161 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #7CA7A1?
- The complementary color is #A77C82, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #7CA7A1?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 7.9:1 and white text 2.66:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.