#A7E2DB color
The hex color #A7E2DB is a light, moderate spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 65.5% red, 88.6% green and 85.9% blue (167, 226, 219).
Its hue angle is 173°, with 50% saturation and 77% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 26% cyan, 0% magenta, 3% yellow and 11% black.
The closest named color is Sea Glass Teal (#A0E5D9), a difference of 2.5 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.54:1).
#A7E2DB color codes
| HEX | #A7E2DB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(167, 226, 219) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(65.5%, 88.6%, 85.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(173, 50%, 77%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(173, 26%, 89%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(26%, 0%, 3%, 11%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(85.87, -20.12, -2.65) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(85.87, 20.3, 187.51) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(55.915, 67.72, 77.129) | |
| Decimal | 11002587 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #A7E2DB, 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 #A7E2DB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.54:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.44:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #A7E2DB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.44:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.54:1 | 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 #A7E2DB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dcdcdbProtanopia
no red cones#d1d3dcDeuteranopia
no green cones#95e5e0Tritanopia
no blue cones#d7d7d7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a7e2db; }
.text { color: #a7e2db; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a7e2db; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(167 226 219 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a7e2db, #a7cbe2); }
Similar colors
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Questions
- What color is #A7E2DB?
- #A7E2DB is a light, moderate spring green, closest to the named color Sea Glass Teal. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #A7E2DB?
- The RGB value is 167, 226, 219: 167 red, 226 green and 219 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #A7E2DB?
- The complementary color is #E2A7AE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A7E2DB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.54:1 and white text 1.44:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.