#7CBDC5
A light, moderate cyan closely aligning with Cadetblue.
About #7CBDC5
The hex code #7CBDC5 represents a beautifully specific shade of cyan. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Cadetblue. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(124, 189, 197).
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 37% C, 4% M, 0% Y, and 23% K. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
Ensuring your text is legible against this background is a key part of web design. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#7CBDC5
RGB124, 189, 197
HSL186.6°, 38.6%, 62.9%
CMYK37%, 4%, 0%, 23%
HSV186.6°, 37.1%, 77.3%
LAB72.7, -18.6, -10.6
XYZ36.6, 44.7, 59.5
Decimal8175045
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
2.11:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
9.94:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.02:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
8.45:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #7CBDC5;
}
.text-color {
color: #7CBDC5;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #7CBDC5;
}