#7DA3A2 color
The hex color #7DA3A2 is a grayish cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 49% red, 63.9% green and 63.5% blue (125, 163, 162).
Its hue angle is 178°, with 17% saturation and 56% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 23% cyan, 0% magenta, 1% yellow and 36% black.
The closest named color is Harbour Mist (#88AAAA), a difference of 2.7 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.63:1).
#7DA3A2 color codes
| HEX | #7DA3A2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(125, 163, 162) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(49%, 63.9%, 63.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(178, 17%, 56%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(178, 23%, 64%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(23%, 0%, 1%, 36%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(64.29, -13.1, -3.72) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(64.29, 13.62, 195.85) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(28.074, 33.162, 39.097) | |
| Decimal | 8233890 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #7DA3A2, 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 #7DA3A2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.63:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.75:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #7DA3A2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.75:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.63:1 | 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 #7DA3A2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#9e9fa2Protanopia
no red cones#979aa2Deuteranopia
no green cones#71a5a3Tritanopia
no blue cones#9c9c9cAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #7da3a2; }
.text { color: #7da3a2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #7da3a2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(125 163 162 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #7da3a2, #7d91a3); }
Similar colors
#88aaaaHarbour Mist#829f96Japanese Bonsai#84a9b0Stormy Waters#75978fYucca#5f9ea0Cadet Blue#6d9292Juniper#83a9b3Equanimity#8bb6b8Summit
Questions
- What color is #7DA3A2?
- #7DA3A2 is a grayish cyan, closest to the named color Harbour Mist. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #7DA3A2?
- The RGB value is 125, 163, 162: 125 red, 163 green and 162 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #7DA3A2?
- The complementary color is #A37D7E, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #7DA3A2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 7.63:1 and white text 2.75:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.