#785964 color
The hex color #785964 is a grayish rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 47.1% red, 34.9% green and 39.2% blue (120, 89, 100).
Its hue angle is 339°, with 15% saturation and 41% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 26% magenta, 17% yellow and 53% black.
The closest named color is Royal Fig (#7B5867), a difference of 1.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.16:1).
#785964 color codes
| HEX | #785964 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(120, 89, 100) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(47.1%, 34.9%, 39.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(339, 15%, 41%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(339, 26%, 47%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 26%, 17%, 53%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(41.31, 14.62, -1.32) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(41.31, 14.68, 354.83) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(13.618, 12.058, 13.664) | |
| Decimal | 7887204 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #785964, 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 #785964 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.41:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.16:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #785964 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.16:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.41:1 | Fail | 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 #785964 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#5c5e64Protanopia
no red cones#636363Deuteranopia
no green cones#7d585dTritanopia
no blue cones#616161Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #785964; }
.text { color: #785964; }
.border { border: 2px solid #785964; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(120 89 100 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #785964, #785d59); }
Similar colors
#7b5867Royal Fig#7d5d5eReading Tea Leaves#6f5166Hibernation#816575Opera#74626dChimaera#7a4b56Nocturne Red#784f50Veil of Cinder#806b77Moonscape
Closest common color name: Eggplant.
Questions
- What color is #785964?
- #785964 is a grayish rose, closest to the named color Royal Fig. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #785964?
- The RGB value is 120, 89, 100: 120 red, 89 green and 100 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #785964?
- The complementary color is #59786D, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #785964?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.41:1 and white text 6.16:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.