#7B5767 color
The hex color #7B5767 is a grayish rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 48.2% red, 34.1% green and 40.4% blue (123, 87, 103).
Its hue angle is 333°, with 17% saturation and 41% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 29% magenta, 16% yellow and 52% black.
The closest named color is Royal Fig (#7B5867), a difference of 0.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.17:1).
#7B5767 color codes
| HEX | #7B5767 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(123, 87, 103) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(48.2%, 34.1%, 40.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(333, 17%, 41%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(333, 29%, 48%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 29%, 16%, 52%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(41.23, 17.54, -3.25) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(41.23, 17.84, 349.51) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(14.025, 12.007, 14.408) | |
| Decimal | 8083303 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #7B5767, 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 #7B5767 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.4:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.17:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #7B5767 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.17:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.4:1 | 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 #7B5767 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#5a5e68Protanopia
no red cones#636366Deuteranopia
no green cones#80565cTritanopia
no blue cones#616161Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #7b5767; }
.text { color: #7b5767; }
.border { border: 2px solid #7b5767; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(123 87 103 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #7b5767, #7b5957); }
Similar colors
#7b5867Royal Fig#6f5166Hibernation#816575Opera#8a5773Indian Silk#7a4b56Nocturne Red#8e5164Velour Scar#885577Plum Highness#7d5d5eReading Tea Leaves
Closest common color name: Eggplant.
Questions
- What color is #7B5767?
- #7B5767 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 #7B5767?
- The RGB value is 123, 87, 103: 123 red, 87 green and 103 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #7B5767?
- The complementary color is #577B6B, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #7B5767?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.4:1 and white text 6.17:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.