#7EA688 color
The hex color #7EA688 is a grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 49.4% red, 65.1% green and 53.3% blue (126, 166, 136).
Its hue angle is 135°, with 18% saturation and 57% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 24% cyan, 0% magenta, 18% yellow and 35% black.
The closest named color is Vineyard (#819E84), a difference of 3.4 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.7:1).
#7EA688 color codes
| HEX | #7EA688 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(126, 166, 136) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(49.4%, 65.1%, 53.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(135, 18%, 57%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(135, 24%, 65%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(24%, 0%, 18%, 35%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(64.55, -19.81, 11.18) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(64.55, 22.75, 150.57) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(26.683, 33.485, 28.345) | |
| Decimal | 8300168 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #7EA688, 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 #7EA688 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.7:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.73:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #7EA688 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.73:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.7:1 | 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 #7EA688 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a69f86Protanopia
no red cones#9f9b8aDeuteranopia
no green cones#78a59dTritanopia
no blue cones#9d9d9dAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #7ea688; }
.text { color: #7ea688; }
.border { border: 2px solid #7ea688; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(126 166 136 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #7ea688, #7ea69c); }
Similar colors
#819e84Vineyard#80aa95Catnip#839e83Basswood Green#8ca891OMGreen#76ad83Green Goddess#8aa282Mistletoe#8ba58fEnvy#84a97cVerdant Haven
Closest common color name: Dark Sea Green.
Questions
- What color is #7EA688?
- #7EA688 is a grayish green, closest to the named color Vineyard. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #7EA688?
- The RGB value is 126, 166, 136: 126 red, 166 green and 136 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #7EA688?
- The complementary color is #A67E9C, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #7EA688?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 7.7:1 and white text 2.73:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.