#A7D0BF color
The hex color #A7D0BF is a light, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 65.5% red, 81.6% green and 74.9% blue (167, 208, 191).
Its hue angle is 155°, with 30% saturation and 74% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 20% cyan, 0% magenta, 8% yellow and 18% black.
The closest named color is Mint Twist (#98CBBA), a difference of 2.8 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.42:1).
#A7D0BF color codes
| HEX | #A7D0BF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(167, 208, 191) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(65.5%, 81.6%, 74.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(155, 30%, 74%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(155, 20%, 82%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(20%, 0%, 8%, 18%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(80.23, -16.9, 3.99) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(80.23, 17.37, 166.7) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(47.894, 57.087, 57.776) | |
| Decimal | 10997951 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #A7D0BF, 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 #A7D0BF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.42:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.69:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #A7D0BF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.69:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.42:1 | 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 #A7D0BF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cecabeProtanopia
no red cones#c6c5c0Deuteranopia
no green cones#9ed0cbTritanopia
no blue cones#c7c7c7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a7d0bf; }
.text { color: #a7d0bf; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a7d0bf; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(167 208 191 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a7d0bf, #a7cdd0); }
Similar colors
#98cbbaMint Twist#b4d5bdFrosted Fir#a5d8cdWhirlpool#b8e0d0Jade Sea#acc9b2Gum Leaf#94d2bfWintermint#b3e2d3Bay#b1e2cbQuiet Jade
Closest common color name: Light Teal.
Questions
- What color is #A7D0BF?
- #A7D0BF is a light, desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Mint Twist. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #A7D0BF?
- The RGB value is 167, 208, 191: 167 red, 208 green and 191 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #A7D0BF?
- The complementary color is #D0A7B8, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A7D0BF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.42:1 and white text 1.69:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.