#7ECBC1 color
The hex color #7ECBC1 is a light, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 49.4% red, 79.6% green and 75.7% blue (126, 203, 193).
Its hue angle is 172°, with 43% saturation and 65% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 38% cyan, 0% magenta, 5% yellow and 20% black.
The closest named color is Cyantific (#77C9C2), a difference of 1.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.2:1).
#7ECBC1 color codes
| HEX | #7ECBC1 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(126, 203, 193) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(49.4%, 79.6%, 75.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(172, 43%, 65%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(172, 38%, 80%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(38%, 0%, 5%, 20%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(76.68, -26.08, -2.52) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(76.68, 26.2, 185.53) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(39.582, 50.995, 58.199) | |
| Decimal | 8309697 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #7ECBC1, 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 #7ECBC1 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.2:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.88:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #7ECBC1 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.88:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.2:1 | 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 #7ECBC1 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c4c3c1Protanopia
no red cones#b6b9c2Deuteranopia
no green cones#61cec8Tritanopia
no blue cones#bdbdbdAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #7ecbc1; }
.text { color: #7ecbc1; }
.border { border: 2px solid #7ecbc1; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(126 203 193 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #7ecbc1, #7eafcb); }
Similar colors
#77c9c2Cyantific#77ccbbJolly Jade#6fd1c9Hidden Sea Glass#81d5c6Shore#7accb8Bevelled Glass#66d0c0Patina#85c2b2Seaborn#8edaccBambino
Closest common color name: Medium Turquoise.
Questions
- What color is #7ECBC1?
- #7ECBC1 is a light, desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Cyantific. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #7ECBC1?
- The RGB value is 126, 203, 193: 126 red, 203 green and 193 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #7ECBC1?
- The complementary color is #CB7E88, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #7ECBC1?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.2:1 and white text 1.88:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.