#7A727C color
The hex color #7A727C is a gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 47.8% red, 44.7% green and 48.6% blue (122, 114, 124).
Its hue angle is 288°, with 4% saturation and 47% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 2% cyan, 8% magenta, 0% yellow and 51% black.
The closest named color is Cement Feet (#7B737B), a difference of 1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 4.64:1).
#7A727C color codes
| HEX | #7A727C | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(122, 114, 124) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(47.8%, 44.7%, 48.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(288, 4%, 47%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(288, 8%, 49%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(2%, 8%, 0%, 51%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(49.04, 5.07, -4.39) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(49.04, 6.71, 319.15) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(17.681, 17.628, 21.536) | |
| Decimal | 8024700 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #7A727C, 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 #7A727C | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.53:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.64:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #7A727C as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.64:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.53:1 | 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 #7A727C looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#71747cProtanopia
no red cones#73757cDeuteranopia
no green cones#7a7375Tritanopia
no blue cones#757575Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #7a727c; }
.text { color: #7a727c; }
.border { border: 2px solid #7a727c; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(122 114 124 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #7a727c, #7c7279); }
Similar colors
#7b737bCement Feet#81777fChain Mail#766d7cMamba#7c7173Empress#7b6c7cSakura Night#787489Flying Carpet#7e7d88Silver Surfer#716675Rum
Closest common color name: Space Gray.
Questions
- What color is #7A727C?
- #7A727C is a gray, closest to the named color Cement Feet. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #7A727C?
- The RGB value is 122, 114, 124: 122 red, 114 green and 124 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #7A727C?
- The complementary color is #747C72, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #7A727C?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.53:1 and white text 4.64:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.