#7B5263 color
The hex color #7B5263 is a grayish rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 48.2% red, 32.2% green and 38.8% blue (123, 82, 99).
Its hue angle is 335°, with 20% saturation and 40% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 33% magenta, 20% yellow and 52% black.
The closest named color is Royal Fig (#7B5867), a difference of 2.4 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.5:1).
#7B5263 color codes
| HEX | #7B5263 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(123, 82, 99) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(48.2%, 32.2%, 38.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(335, 20%, 40%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(335, 33%, 48%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 33%, 20%, 52%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(39.83, 19.84, -2.85) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(39.83, 20.04, 351.84) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(13.438, 11.147, 13.246) | |
| Decimal | 8082019 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #7B5263, 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 #7B5263 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.23:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.5:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #7B5263 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.5:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.23:1 | Fail | 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 #7B5263 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#565a64Protanopia
no red cones#606062Deuteranopia
no green cones#815158Tritanopia
no blue cones#5e5e5eAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #7b5263; }
.text { color: #7b5263; }
.border { border: 2px solid #7b5263; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(123 82 99 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #7b5263, #7b5652); }
Similar colors
#7b5867Royal Fig#7a4b56Nocturne Red#6f5166Hibernation#8a5773Indian Silk#8e5164Velour Scar#69444fWine Stain#885577Plum Highness#784467Magician’s Cloak
Closest common color name: Eggplant.
Questions
- What color is #7B5263?
- #7B5263 is a grayish rose, closest to the named color Royal Fig. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #7B5263?
- The RGB value is 123, 82, 99: 123 red, 82 green and 99 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #7B5263?
- The complementary color is #527B6A, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #7B5263?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.23:1 and white text 6.5:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.