#7CACA5 color
The hex color #7CACA5 is a grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 48.6% red, 67.5% green and 64.7% blue (124, 172, 165).
Its hue angle is 171°, with 22% saturation and 58% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 28% cyan, 0% magenta, 4% yellow and 33% black.
The closest named color is Turquoise Fantasies (#6DAFA7), a difference of 3.3 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.3:1).
#7CACA5 color codes
| HEX | #7CACA5 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(124, 172, 165) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(48.6%, 67.5%, 64.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(171, 22%, 58%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(171, 28%, 67%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(28%, 0%, 4%, 33%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(66.9, -17.47, -1.56) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(66.9, 17.54, 185.1) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(29.854, 36.505, 41.063) | |
| Decimal | 8170661 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #7CACA5, 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 #7CACA5 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.3:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.53:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #7CACA5 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.53:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.3:1 | 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 #7CACA5 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a7a7a5Protanopia
no red cones#9ea0a6Deuteranopia
no green cones#6daeaaTritanopia
no blue cones#a3a3a3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #7caca5; }
.text { color: #7caca5; }
.border { border: 2px solid #7caca5; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(124 172 165 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #7caca5, #7c9bac); }
Similar colors
#6dafa7Turquoise Fantasies#91b6acTreetop#88aaaaHarbour Mist#67a195Emerald Oasis#7cbbaeMintnight#94b1a9Ninja Turtle#5aa7a0Paradise Island#8bb6b8Summit
Closest common color name: Cadet Blue.
Questions
- What color is #7CACA5?
- #7CACA5 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 #7CACA5?
- The RGB value is 124, 172, 165: 124 red, 172 green and 165 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #7CACA5?
- The complementary color is #AC7C83, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #7CACA5?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.3:1 and white text 2.53:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.