#7B6785 color
The hex color #7B6785 is a grayish violet.
In the RGB color model it is made of 48.2% red, 40.4% green and 52.2% blue (123, 103, 133).
Its hue angle is 280°, with 13% saturation and 46% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 8% cyan, 23% magenta, 0% yellow and 48% black.
The closest named color is Nymph’s Delight (#7B6C8E), a difference of 2.8 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.1:1).
#7B6785 color codes
| HEX | #7B6785 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(123, 103, 133) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(48.2%, 40.4%, 52.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(280, 13%, 46%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(280, 23%, 52%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(8%, 23%, 0%, 48%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(46.45, 13.91, -13.62) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(46.45, 19.46, 315.59) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(17.252, 15.605, 24.289) | |
| Decimal | 8087429 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #7B6785, 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 #7B6785 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.12:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.1:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #7B6785 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.1:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.12:1 | 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 #7B6785 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#636d86Protanopia
no red cones#676f84Deuteranopia
no green cones#7a6a71Tritanopia
no blue cones#6e6e6eAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #7b6785; }
.text { color: #7b6785; }
.border { border: 2px solid #7b6785; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(123 103 133 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #7b6785, #856780); }
Similar colors
#7b6c8eNymph’s Delight#886688Sunshone Plum#746c8fBureaucracy#807396Purple Haze#847592Vintage#7b6c7cSakura Night#78587dDr Who#816575Opera
Closest common color name: Lavender Purple.
Questions
- What color is #7B6785?
- #7B6785 is a grayish violet, closest to the named color Nymph’s Delight. It belongs to the purple family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #7B6785?
- The RGB value is 123, 103, 133: 123 red, 103 green and 133 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #7B6785?
- The complementary color is #718567, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #7B6785?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.12:1 and white text 5.1:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.