#7A808E color
The hex color #7A808E is a grayish blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 47.8% red, 50.2% green and 55.7% blue (122, 128, 142).
Its hue angle is 222°, with 8% saturation and 52% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 14% cyan, 10% magenta, 0% yellow and 44% black.
The closest named color is Abandoned Spaceship (#747A8A), a difference of 2.5 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.31:1).
#7A808E color codes
| HEX | #7A808E | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(122, 128, 142) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(47.8%, 50.2%, 55.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(222, 8%, 52%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(222, 14%, 56%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(14%, 10%, 0%, 44%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(53.52, 0.8, -8.3) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(53.52, 8.34, 275.5) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(20.627, 21.529, 28.655) | |
| Decimal | 8028302 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #7A808E, 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 #7A808E | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.31:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.96:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #7A808E as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.96:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.31:1 | 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 #7A808E looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#7c818fProtanopia
no red cones#7a7f8eDeuteranopia
no green cones#758384Tritanopia
no blue cones#808080Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #7a808e; }
.text { color: #7a808e; }
.border { border: 2px solid #7a808e; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(122 128 142 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #7a808e, #7e7a8e); }
Similar colors
#747a8aAbandoned Spaceship#7e8590Smoky Studio#7f8793Sea Lion#767d86Nocturnal#787e93Your Shadow#838996Roman Silver#7e7d88Silver Surfer#84838eIn the Twilight
Closest common color name: Slate Gray.
Questions
- What color is #7A808E?
- #7A808E is a grayish blue, closest to the named color Abandoned Spaceship. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #7A808E?
- The RGB value is 122, 128, 142: 122 red, 128 green and 142 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #7A808E?
- The complementary color is #8E887A, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #7A808E?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.31:1 and white text 3.96:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.