#7A8F9A color
The hex color #7A8F9A is a grayish azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 47.8% red, 56.1% green and 60.4% blue (122, 143, 154).
Its hue angle is 201°, with 14% saturation and 54% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 21% cyan, 7% magenta, 0% yellow and 40% black.
The closest named color is Inland Waters (#7C939D), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.22:1).
#7A8F9A color codes
| HEX | #7A8F9A | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(122, 143, 154) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(47.8%, 56.1%, 60.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(201, 14%, 54%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(201, 21%, 60%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(21%, 7%, 0%, 40%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(58.15, -4.98, -8.32) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(58.15, 9.7, 239.12) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(23.68, 26.115, 34.359) | |
| Decimal | 8032154 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #7A8F9A, 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 #7A8F9A | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.22:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.37:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #7A8F9A as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.37:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.22:1 | 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 #7A8F9A looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#8a8e9bProtanopia
no red cones#858a9aDeuteranopia
no green cones#719292Tritanopia
no blue cones#8c8c8cAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #7a8f9a; }
.text { color: #7a8f9a; }
.border { border: 2px solid #7a8f9a; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(122 143 154 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #7a8f9a, #7a7f9a); }
Similar colors
#7c939dInland Waters#72939eCavolo Nero#778899Light Slate Gray#899499Pewter#8d9ca7Lost at Sea#698890Gothic#70818eStormy Oceans#648894Horizon
Questions
- What color is #7A8F9A?
- #7A8F9A is a grayish azure, closest to the named color Inland Waters. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #7A8F9A?
- The RGB value is 122, 143, 154: 122 red, 143 green and 154 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #7A8F9A?
- The complementary color is #9A857A, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #7A8F9A?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.22:1 and white text 3.37:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.