#7DBEAA color
The hex color #7DBEAA is a desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 49% red, 74.5% green and 66.7% blue (125, 190, 170).
Its hue angle is 162°, with 33% saturation and 62% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 34% cyan, 0% magenta, 11% yellow and 25% black.
The closest named color is Sereni Teal (#76BAA8), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.82:1).
#7DBEAA color codes
| HEX | #7DBEAA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(125, 190, 170) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(49%, 74.5%, 66.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(162, 33%, 62%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(162, 34%, 75%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(34%, 0%, 11%, 25%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(72.29, -25.18, 3.54) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(72.29, 25.43, 172) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(34.124, 44.087, 44.734) | |
| Decimal | 8240810 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #7DBEAA, 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 #7DBEAA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.82:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.14:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #7DBEAA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.14:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.82:1 | 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 #7DBEAA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#bab6a9Protanopia
no red cones#afaeabDeuteranopia
no green cones#6bbfb8Tritanopia
no blue cones#b1b1b1Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #7dbeaa; }
.text { color: #7dbeaa; }
.border { border: 2px solid #7dbeaa; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(125 190 170 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #7dbeaa, #7db2be); }
Similar colors
#76baa8Sereni Teal#7ebea5Celadon Porcelain#85c2b2Seaborn#7cbbaeMintnight#7fba9eFroggy Pond#7db39eBeau Monde#7fbb9eNeptune Green#64bfa4Spearmint
Closest common color name: Medium Aquamarine.
Questions
- What color is #7DBEAA?
- #7DBEAA is a desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Sereni Teal. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #7DBEAA?
- The RGB value is 125, 190, 170: 125 red, 190 green and 170 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #7DBEAA?
- The complementary color is #BE7D91, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #7DBEAA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.82:1 and white text 2.14:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.