#7A5468 color
The hex color #7A5468 is a grayish rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 47.8% red, 32.9% green and 40.8% blue (122, 84, 104).
Its hue angle is 328°, with 18% saturation and 40% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 31% magenta, 15% yellow and 52% black.
The closest named color is Royal Fig (#7B5867), a difference of 2.2 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.37:1).
#7A5468 color codes
| HEX | #7A5468 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(122, 84, 104) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(47.8%, 32.9%, 40.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(328, 18%, 40%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(328, 31%, 48%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 31%, 15%, 52%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(40.37, 19.13, -5.14) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(40.37, 19.81, 344.96) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(13.695, 11.478, 14.588) | |
| Decimal | 8017000 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #7A5468, 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 #7A5468 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.3:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.37:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #7A5468 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.37:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.3:1 | 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 #7A5468 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#575b69Protanopia
no red cones#606167Deuteranopia
no green cones#7f545bTritanopia
no blue cones#5f5f5fAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #7a5468; }
.text { color: #7a5468; }
.border { border: 2px solid #7a5468; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(122 84 104 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #7a5468, #7a5455); }
Similar colors
#7b5867Royal Fig#6f5166Hibernation#8a5773Indian Silk#885577Plum Highness#7a4b56Nocturne Red#8e5164Velour Scar#816575Opera#784467Magician’s Cloak
Closest common color name: Eggplant.
Questions
- What color is #7A5468?
- #7A5468 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 #7A5468?
- The RGB value is 122, 84, 104: 122 red, 84 green and 104 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #7A5468?
- The complementary color is #547A66, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #7A5468?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.3:1 and white text 6.37:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.