#7A7D92 color
The hex color #7A7D92 is a grayish blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 47.8% red, 49% green and 57.3% blue (122, 125, 146).
Its hue angle is 233°, with 10% saturation and 53% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 16% cyan, 14% magenta, 0% yellow and 43% black.
The closest named color is Your Shadow (#787E93), a difference of 1.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.18:1).
#7A7D92 color codes
| HEX | #7A7D92 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(122, 125, 146) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(47.8%, 49%, 57.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(233, 10%, 53%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(233, 16%, 57%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(16%, 14%, 0%, 43%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(52.82, 3.45, -11.69) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(52.82, 12.19, 286.46) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(20.547, 20.88, 30.136) | |
| Decimal | 8027538 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #7A7D92, 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 #7A7D92 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.18:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.06:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #7A7D92 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.06:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.18:1 | 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 #7A7D92 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#787f93Protanopia
no red cones#767d91Deuteranopia
no green cones#758184Tritanopia
no blue cones#7e7e7eAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #7a7d92; }
.text { color: #7a7d92; }
.border { border: 2px solid #7a7d92; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(122 125 146 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #7a7d92, #837a92); }
Similar colors
#787e93Your Shadow#747a8aAbandoned Spaceship#848393Mecha Metal#79839bTempest#7e7d88Silver Surfer#74819aStonewash#787489Flying Carpet#888899Dusty Chimney
Closest common color name: Slate Gray.
Questions
- What color is #7A7D92?
- #7A7D92 is a grayish blue, closest to the named color Your Shadow. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #7A7D92?
- The RGB value is 122, 125, 146: 122 red, 125 green and 146 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #7A7D92?
- The complementary color is #928F7A, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #7A7D92?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.18:1 and white text 4.06:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.