#7A6E8A color
The hex color #7A6E8A is a grayish violet.
In the RGB color model it is made of 47.8% red, 43.1% green and 54.1% blue (122, 110, 138).
Its hue angle is 266°, with 11% saturation and 49% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 12% cyan, 20% magenta, 0% yellow and 46% black.
The closest named color is Nymph’s Delight (#7B6C8E), a difference of 2.2 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 4.75:1).
#7A6E8A color codes
| HEX | #7A6E8A | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(122, 110, 138) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(47.8%, 43.1%, 54.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(266, 11%, 49%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(266, 20%, 54%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(12%, 20%, 0%, 46%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(48.42, 10.47, -13.63) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(48.42, 17.19, 307.54) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(18.189, 17.124, 26.387) | |
| Decimal | 8023690 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #7A6E8A, 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 #7A6E8A | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.42:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.75:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #7A6E8A as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.75:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.42:1 | 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 #7A6E8A looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#69738bProtanopia
no red cones#6b7389Deuteranopia
no green cones#787277Tritanopia
no blue cones#737373Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #7a6e8a; }
.text { color: #7a6e8a; }
.border { border: 2px solid #7a6e8a; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(122 110 138 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #7a6e8a, #886e8a); }
Similar colors
#7b6c8eNymph’s Delight#746c8fBureaucracy#807396Purple Haze#847592Vintage#787489Flying Carpet#7b6c7cSakura Night#6a6887Heron#766d7cMamba
Closest common color name: Lavender Purple.
Questions
- What color is #7A6E8A?
- #7A6E8A 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 #7A6E8A?
- The RGB value is 122, 110, 138: 122 red, 110 green and 138 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #7A6E8A?
- The complementary color is #7E8A6E, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #7A6E8A?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.42:1 and white text 4.75:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.