#7EB32E color
The hex color #7EB32E is a moderate yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 49.4% red, 70.2% green and 18% blue (126, 179, 46).
Its hue angle is 84°, with 59% saturation and 44% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 30% cyan, 0% magenta, 74% yellow and 30% black.
The closest named color is Natural Order (#77B033), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.37:1).
#7EB32E color codes
| HEX | #7EB32E | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(126, 179, 46) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(49.4%, 70.2%, 18%) | |
| HSL | hsl(84, 59%, 44%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(84, 74%, 70%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(30%, 0%, 74%, 30%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(67.18, -37.25, 58.37) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(67.18, 69.24, 122.55) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(25.217, 36.872, 8.373) | |
| Decimal | 8303406 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #7EB32E, 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 #7EB32E | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.37:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.51:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #7EB32E as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.51:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.37:1 | 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 #7EB32E looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#bca612Protanopia
no red cones#b4a23bDeuteranopia
no green cones#82ab9aTritanopia
no blue cones#a3a3a3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #7eb32e; }
.text { color: #7eb32e; }
.border { border: 2px solid #7eb32e; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(126 179 46 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #7eb32e, #3cb32e); }
Similar colors
#77b033Natural Order#7bb92bJubilant Meadow#6ab417Extra Life#8fb943Frog on a Log#77aa00Green Envy#93b83dGrinch Green#71aa34Leaf#89ac27German Hop
Closest common color name: Kelly Green.
Questions
- What color is #7EB32E?
- #7EB32E is a moderate yellow-green, closest to the named color Natural Order. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #7EB32E?
- The RGB value is 126, 179, 46: 126 red, 179 green and 46 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #7EB32E?
- The complementary color is #632EB3, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #7EB32E?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.37:1 and white text 2.51:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.