#7DBD8F color
The hex color #7DBD8F is a desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 49% red, 74.1% green and 56.1% blue (125, 189, 143).
Its hue angle is 137°, with 33% saturation and 62% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 34% cyan, 0% magenta, 24% yellow and 26% black.
The closest named color is Frog Pond (#73B683), a difference of 2.5 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.55:1).
#7DBD8F color codes
| HEX | #7DBD8F | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(125, 189, 143) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(49%, 74.1%, 56.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(137, 33%, 62%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(137, 34%, 74%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(34%, 0%, 24%, 26%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(71.38, -30.2, 16.9) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(71.38, 34.61, 150.77) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(31.611, 42.737, 32.565) | |
| Decimal | 8240527 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #7DBD8F, 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 #7DBD8F | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.55:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.2:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #7DBD8F as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.2:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.55:1 | 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 #7DBD8F looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#bdb38cProtanopia
no red cones#b3ac92Deuteranopia
no green cones#72bbb0Tritanopia
no blue cones#afafafAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #7dbd8f; }
.text { color: #7dbd8f; }
.border { border: 2px solid #7dbd8f; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(125 189 143 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #7dbd8f, #7dbdaf); }
Similar colors
#73b683Frog Pond#7fb383Verde#8fbc8fDark Sea Green#6db083Lily Pads#76ad83Green Goddess#90cca3Irish Spring#7fbb9eNeptune Green#55bb88Bleached Olive
Questions
- What color is #7DBD8F?
- #7DBD8F 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 #7DBD8F?
- The RGB value is 125, 189, 143: 125 red, 189 green and 143 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #7DBD8F?
- The complementary color is #BD7DAB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #7DBD8F?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.55:1 and white text 2.2:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.