#7A915C color
The hex color #7A915C is a grayish yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 47.8% red, 56.9% green and 36.1% blue (122, 145, 92).
Its hue angle is 86°, with 22% saturation and 46% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 16% cyan, 0% magenta, 37% yellow and 43% black.
The closest named color is Four Leaf Clover (#738F5D), a difference of 1.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.03:1).
#7A915C color codes
| HEX | #7A915C | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(122, 145, 92) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(47.8%, 56.9%, 36.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(86, 22%, 46%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(86, 37%, 57%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(16%, 0%, 37%, 43%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(57.23, -17.85, 25.51) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(57.23, 31.13, 124.98) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(20.083, 25.161, 13.922) | |
| Decimal | 8032604 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #7A915C, 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 #7A915C | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.03:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.48:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #7A915C as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.48:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.03:1 | 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 #7A915C looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#968a58Protanopia
no red cones#93895fDeuteranopia
no green cones#7d8c84Tritanopia
no blue cones#898989Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #7a915c; }
.text { color: #7a915c; }
.border { border: 2px solid #7a915c; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(122 145 92 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #7a915c, #5f915c); }
Similar colors
#738f5dFour Leaf Clover#768b59Moss Gardens#779966Mosslands#7a8f68Crispy Crunch#839c6dSleepy Hollow#7b9a6dMoney#8a966aBullfrog#749a54Bavarian Green
Closest common color name: Moss Green.
Questions
- What color is #7A915C?
- #7A915C is a grayish yellow-green, closest to the named color Four Leaf Clover. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #7A915C?
- The RGB value is 122, 145, 92: 122 red, 145 green and 92 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #7A915C?
- The complementary color is #735C91, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #7A915C?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.03:1 and white text 3.48:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.