#7CBF91 color
The hex color #7CBF91 is a desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 48.6% red, 74.9% green and 56.9% blue (124, 191, 145).
Its hue angle is 139°, with 34% saturation and 62% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 35% cyan, 0% magenta, 24% yellow and 25% black.
The closest named color is Frog Pond (#73B683), a difference of 3 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.72:1).
#7CBF91 color codes
| HEX | #7CBF91 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(124, 191, 145) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(48.6%, 74.9%, 56.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(139, 34%, 62%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(139, 35%, 75%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(35%, 0%, 24%, 25%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(71.95, -31.08, 16.62) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(71.95, 35.25, 151.87) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(32.052, 43.589, 33.507) | |
| Decimal | 8175505 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #7CBF91, 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 #7CBF91 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.72:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.16:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #7CBF91 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.16:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.72:1 | 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 #7CBF91 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#bfb58eProtanopia
no red cones#b4ad94Deuteranopia
no green cones#70bdb2Tritanopia
no blue cones#b0b0b0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #7cbf91; }
.text { color: #7cbf91; }
.border { border: 2px solid #7cbf91; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(124 191 145 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #7cbf91, #7cbfb2); }
Similar colors
#73b683Frog Pond#8fbc8fDark Sea Green#7fb383Verde#90cca3Irish Spring#6db083Lily Pads#7fbb9eNeptune Green#55bb88Bleached Olive#6ec9a3Minted Elegance
Questions
- What color is #7CBF91?
- #7CBF91 is a desaturated green, closest to the named color Frog Pond. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #7CBF91?
- The RGB value is 124, 191, 145: 124 red, 191 green and 145 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #7CBF91?
- The complementary color is #BF7CAA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #7CBF91?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.72:1 and white text 2.16:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.