#7EBE3B color
The hex color #7EBE3B is a moderate yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 49.4% red, 74.5% green and 23.1% blue (126, 190, 59).
Its hue angle is 89°, with 53% saturation and 49% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 34% cyan, 0% magenta, 69% yellow and 25% black.
The closest named color is Jubilant Meadow (#7BB92B), a difference of 1.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.32:1).
#7EBE3B color codes
| HEX | #7EBE3B | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(126, 190, 59) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(49.4%, 74.5%, 23.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(89, 53%, 49%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(89, 69%, 75%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(34%, 0%, 69%, 25%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(70.58, -41.26, 56.99) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(70.58, 70.36, 125.9) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(27.807, 41.577, 10.697) | |
| Decimal | 8306235 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #7EBE3B, 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 #7EBE3B | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.32:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.25:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #7EBE3B as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.25:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.32:1 | 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 #7EBE3B looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c6b027Protanopia
no red cones#bdab46Deuteranopia
no green cones#80b6a4Tritanopia
no blue cones#adadadAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #7ebe3b; }
.text { color: #7ebe3b; }
.border { border: 2px solid #7ebe3b; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(126 190 59 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #7ebe3b, #3dbe3b); }
Similar colors
#7bb92bJubilant Meadow#7bc027Kiwi Crush#8cc34bThrilling Lime#6bc026Zunda Green#7eba4dUltra Green#8fb943Frog on a Log#88bb55Makin It Rain#94c84cLone Hunter
Closest common color name: Kelly Green.
Questions
- What color is #7EBE3B?
- #7EBE3B is a moderate yellow-green, closest to the named color Jubilant Meadow. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #7EBE3B?
- The RGB value is 126, 190, 59: 126 red, 190 green and 59 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #7EBE3B?
- The complementary color is #7B3BBE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #7EBE3B?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.32:1 and white text 2.25:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.