#767E71 color
The hex color #767E71 is a gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 46.3% red, 49.4% green and 44.3% blue (118, 126, 113).
Its hue angle is 97°, with 5% saturation and 47% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 6% cyan, 0% magenta, 10% yellow and 51% black.
The closest named color is Camo Clay (#747F71), a difference of 1.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 4.99:1).
#767E71 color codes
| HEX | #767E71 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(118, 126, 113) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(46.3%, 49.4%, 44.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(97, 5%, 47%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(97, 10%, 49%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(6%, 0%, 10%, 51%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(51.8, -5.57, 6.06) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(51.8, 8.23, 132.58) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(17.912, 19.965, 18.53) | |
| Decimal | 7765617 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #767E71, 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 #767E71 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.99:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.21:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #767E71 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.21:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.99:1 | Pass | Fail | 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 #767E71 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#7f7c70Protanopia
no red cones#7e7b72Deuteranopia
no green cones#767d7aTritanopia
no blue cones#7b7b7bAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #767e71; }
.text { color: #767e71; }
.border { border: 2px solid #767e71; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(118 126 113 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #767e71, #717e72); }
Similar colors
#747f71Camo Clay#738276Smoke#7d8878Majestic Evergreen#7a7c76Gunsmoke#67786eCamping Trip#74857fArmour#808069Warm Gray#7d7d77Moon Base
Questions
- What color is #767E71?
- #767E71 is a gray, closest to the named color Camo Clay. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #767E71?
- The RGB value is 118, 126, 113: 118 red, 126 green and 113 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #767E71?
- The complementary color is #79717E, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #767E71?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.99:1 and white text 4.21:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.