#7CD1A3 color
The hex color #7CD1A3 is a light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 48.6% red, 82% green and 63.9% blue (124, 209, 163).
Its hue angle is 148°, with 48% saturation and 65% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 41% cyan, 0% magenta, 22% yellow and 18% black.
The closest named color is Crystal Gem (#79D0A7), a difference of 1.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.51:1).
#7CD1A3 color codes
| HEX | #7CD1A3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(124, 209, 163) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(48.6%, 82%, 63.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(148, 48%, 65%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(148, 41%, 82%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(41%, 0%, 22%, 18%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(77.6, -35.99, 14.87) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(77.6, 38.94, 157.55) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(37.721, 52.528, 42.794) | |
| Decimal | 8180131 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #7CD1A3, 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 #7CD1A3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.51:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.83:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #7CD1A3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.83:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.51:1 | 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 #7CD1A3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cfc5a0Protanopia
no red cones#c2bca6Deuteranopia
no green cones#68d0c4Tritanopia
no blue cones#c0c0c0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #7cd1a3; }
.text { color: #7cd1a3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #7cd1a3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(124 209 163 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #7cd1a3, #7cd1cd); }
Similar colors
#79d0a7Crystal Gem#7ad7adTadorna Teal#88ddaaJovial Jade#6ec9a3Minted Elegance#90cca3Irish Spring#5ccd97Vegetation#7ed89aEnchanted Emerald#66cdaaMedium Aquamarine
Questions
- What color is #7CD1A3?
- #7CD1A3 is a light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Crystal Gem. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #7CD1A3?
- The RGB value is 124, 209, 163: 124 red, 209 green and 163 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #7CD1A3?
- The complementary color is #D17CAA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #7CD1A3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.51:1 and white text 1.83:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.