#7DF6EF color
The hex color #7DF6EF is a light, vivid cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 49% red, 96.5% green and 93.7% blue (125, 246, 239).
Its hue angle is 177°, with 87% saturation and 73% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 49% cyan, 0% magenta, 3% yellow and 4% black.
The closest named color is Poseidon Jr. (#66EEEE), a difference of 3.1 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.3:1).
#7DF6EF color codes
| HEX | #7DF6EF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(125, 246, 239) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(49%, 96.5%, 93.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(177, 87%, 73%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(177, 49%, 96%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(49%, 0%, 3%, 4%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(90.09, -35.67, -7.12) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(90.09, 36.38, 191.29) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(56.987, 76.498, 93.407) | |
| Decimal | 8255215 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #7DF6EF, 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 #7DF6EF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.3:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.29:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #7DF6EF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.29:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.3:1 | 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 #7DF6EF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#eaebefProtanopia
no red cones#d6dcf0Deuteranopia
no green cones#32fcf3Tritanopia
no blue cones#e3e3e3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #7df6ef; }
.text { color: #7df6ef; }
.border { border: 2px solid #7df6ef; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(125 246 239 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #7df6ef, #7dc1f6); }
Similar colors
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Questions
- What color is #7DF6EF?
- #7DF6EF is a light, vivid cyan, closest to the named color Poseidon Jr.. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #7DF6EF?
- The RGB value is 125, 246, 239: 125 red, 246 green and 239 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #7DF6EF?
- The complementary color is #F67D84, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #7DF6EF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.3:1 and white text 1.29:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.