#7A94A2 color
The hex color #7A94A2 is a grayish azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 47.8% red, 58% green and 63.5% blue (122, 148, 162).
Its hue angle is 201°, with 18% saturation and 56% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 25% cyan, 9% magenta, 0% yellow and 36% black.
The closest named color is Inland Waters (#7C939D), a difference of 1.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.59:1).
#7A94A2 color codes
| HEX | #7A94A2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(122, 148, 162) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(47.8%, 58%, 63.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(201, 18%, 56%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(201, 25%, 64%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(25%, 9%, 0%, 36%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(59.82, -5.88, -10.38) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(59.82, 11.93, 240.49) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(25.136, 27.925, 38.241) | |
| Decimal | 8033442 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #7A94A2, 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 #7A94A2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.59:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.19:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #7A94A2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.19:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.59:1 | 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 #7A94A2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#8d93a3Protanopia
no red cones#878ea2Deuteranopia
no green cones#6e9898Tritanopia
no blue cones#909090Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #7a94a2; }
.text { color: #7a94a2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #7a94a2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(122 148 162 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #7a94a2, #7a80a2); }
Similar colors
#7c939dInland Waters#72939eCavolo Nero#85a3b2Grauzone#8d9ca7Lost at Sea#839ab0Monsoon Season#8b9cacBlank Stare#658faaTreasure Map Waters#778899Light Slate Gray
Questions
- What color is #7A94A2?
- #7A94A2 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 #7A94A2?
- The RGB value is 122, 148, 162: 122 red, 148 green and 162 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #7A94A2?
- The complementary color is #A2887A, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #7A94A2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.59:1 and white text 3.19:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.