#7CAF5F color
The hex color #7CAF5F is a desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 48.6% red, 68.6% green and 37.3% blue (124, 175, 95).
Its hue angle is 98°, with 33% saturation and 53% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 29% cyan, 0% magenta, 46% yellow and 31% black.
The closest named color is Arugula (#75AD5B), a difference of 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.15:1).
#7CAF5F color codes
| HEX | #7CAF5F | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(124, 175, 95) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(48.6%, 68.6%, 37.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(98, 33%, 53%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(98, 46%, 69%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(29%, 0%, 46%, 31%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(66.34, -31.58, 35.62) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(66.34, 47.6, 131.56) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(25.707, 35.77, 16.374) | |
| Decimal | 8171359 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #7CAF5F, 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 #7CAF5F | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.15:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.58:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #7CAF5F as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.58:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.15:1 | 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 #7CAF5F looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b4a459Protanopia
no red cones#ada064Deuteranopia
no green cones#7baa9cTritanopia
no blue cones#a1a1a1Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #7caf5f; }
.text { color: #7caf5f; }
.border { border: 2px solid #7caf5f; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(124 175 95 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #7caf5f, #5faf6a); }
Similar colors
#75ad5bArugula#77ab56Asparagus#79b465Bud Green#87b364Broccoli#74af54Lost Golfer#7bb369Soon to Be Hay#71ab62Ferntastic#80bb66Leafy Greens
Closest common color name: Matcha.
Questions
- What color is #7CAF5F?
- #7CAF5F is a desaturated green, closest to the named color Arugula. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #7CAF5F?
- The RGB value is 124, 175, 95: 124 red, 175 green and 95 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #7CAF5F?
- The complementary color is #925FAF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #7CAF5F?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.15:1 and white text 2.58:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.