#7A9075 color
The hex color #7A9075 is a grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 47.8% red, 56.5% green and 45.9% blue (122, 144, 117).
Its hue angle is 109°, with 11% saturation and 51% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 15% cyan, 0% magenta, 19% yellow and 44% black.
The closest named color is Toad (#748D70), a difference of 1.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.07:1).
#7A9075 color codes
| HEX | #7A9075 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(122, 144, 117) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(47.8%, 56.5%, 45.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(109, 11%, 51%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(109, 19%, 56%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(15%, 0%, 19%, 44%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(57.43, -13.25, 11.78) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(57.43, 17.73, 138.35) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(21.21, 25.368, 20.605) | |
| Decimal | 8032373 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #7A9075, 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 #7A9075 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.07:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.46:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #7A9075 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.46:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.07:1 | 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 #7A9075 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#928b73Protanopia
no red cones#8e8976Deuteranopia
no green cones#798e88Tritanopia
no blue cones#8a8a8aAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #7a9075; }
.text { color: #7a9075; }
.border { border: 2px solid #7a9075; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(122 144 117 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #7a9075, #75907d); }
Similar colors
#748d70Toad#6f8770Thyme and Place#6f8d6aKashmir#7a8f68Crispy Crunch#879877Backyard#70916cPaying Mantis#76856aWreath#839e83Basswood Green
Closest common color name: Smoke.
Questions
- What color is #7A9075?
- #7A9075 is a grayish green, closest to the named color Toad. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #7A9075?
- The RGB value is 122, 144, 117: 122 red, 144 green and 117 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #7A9075?
- The complementary color is #8B7590, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #7A9075?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.07:1 and white text 3.46:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.