#7A8075 color
The hex color #7A8075 is a gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 47.8% red, 50.2% green and 45.9% blue (122, 128, 117).
Its hue angle is 93°, with 4% saturation and 48% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 5% cyan, 0% magenta, 9% yellow and 50% black.
The closest named color is Camo Clay (#747F71), a difference of 2.8 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.17:1).
#7A8075 color codes
| HEX | #7A8075 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(122, 128, 117) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(47.8%, 50.2%, 45.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(93, 4%, 48%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(93, 9%, 50%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(5%, 0%, 9%, 50%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(52.8, -4.41, 5.2) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(52.8, 6.82, 130.29) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(18.956, 20.86, 19.854) | |
| Decimal | 8028277 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #7A8075, 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 #7A8075 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.17:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.06:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #7A8075 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.06:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.17:1 | 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 #7A8075 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#817e74Protanopia
no red cones#807e75Deuteranopia
no green cones#7a7f7dTritanopia
no blue cones#7e7e7eAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #7a8075; }
.text { color: #7a8075; }
.border { border: 2px solid #7a8075; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(122 128 117 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #7a8075, #758075); }
Similar colors
#747f71Camo Clay#7a7c76Gunsmoke#738276Smoke#7d8878Majestic Evergreen#7d7d77Moon Base#818581Happy Hippo#888877Kosher Khaki#78776fWolf Pack
Questions
- What color is #7A8075?
- #7A8075 is a gray, closest to the named color Camo Clay. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #7A8075?
- The RGB value is 122, 128, 117: 122 red, 128 green and 117 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #7A8075?
- The complementary color is #7B7580, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #7A8075?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.17:1 and white text 4.06:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.