#7A6A8C color
The hex color #7A6A8C is a grayish violet.
In the RGB color model it is made of 47.8% red, 41.6% green and 54.9% blue (122, 106, 140).
Its hue angle is 268°, with 14% saturation and 48% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 13% cyan, 24% magenta, 0% yellow and 45% black.
The closest named color is Nymph’s Delight (#7B6C8E), a difference of 0.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 4.92:1).
#7A6A8C color codes
| HEX | #7A6A8C | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(122, 106, 140) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(47.8%, 41.6%, 54.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(268, 14%, 48%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(268, 24%, 55%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(13%, 24%, 0%, 45%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(47.42, 13.32, -16.34) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(47.42, 21.08, 309.19) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(17.913, 16.339, 27.016) | |
| Decimal | 8022668 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #7A6A8C, 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 #7A6A8C | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.27:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.92:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #7A6A8C as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.92:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.27:1 | 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 #7A6A8C looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#64708dProtanopia
no red cones#67718bDeuteranopia
no green cones#786f76Tritanopia
no blue cones#707070Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #7a6a8c; }
.text { color: #7a6a8c; }
.border { border: 2px solid #7a6a8c; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(122 106 140 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #7a6a8c, #8b6a8c); }
Similar colors
#7b6c8eNymph’s Delight#746c8fBureaucracy#807396Purple Haze#847592Vintage#886688Sunshone Plum#6a6887Heron#7b6c7cSakura Night#6b6c89Dark Prince
Closest common color name: Lavender Purple.
Questions
- What color is #7A6A8C?
- #7A6A8C is a grayish violet, closest to the named color Nymph’s Delight. It belongs to the purple family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #7A6A8C?
- The RGB value is 122, 106, 140: 122 red, 106 green and 140 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #7A6A8C?
- The complementary color is #7C8C6A, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #7A6A8C?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.27:1 and white text 4.92:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.