#7B6D96 color
The hex color #7B6D96 is a grayish violet.
In the RGB color model it is made of 48.2% red, 42.7% green and 58.8% blue (123, 109, 150).
Its hue angle is 260°, with 16% saturation and 51% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 18% cyan, 27% magenta, 0% yellow and 41% black.
The closest named color is Nymph’s Delight (#7B6C8E), a difference of 2.3 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 4.7:1).
#7B6D96 color codes
| HEX | #7B6D96 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(123, 109, 150) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(48.2%, 42.7%, 58.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(260, 16%, 51%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(260, 27%, 59%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(18%, 27%, 0%, 41%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(48.7, 14.2, -20.29) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(48.7, 24.77, 304.99) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(19.141, 17.35, 31.189) | |
| Decimal | 8088982 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #7B6D96, 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 #7B6D96 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.47:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.7:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #7B6D96 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.7:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.47:1 | 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 #7B6D96 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#647498Protanopia
no red cones#677395Deuteranopia
no green cones#76737bTritanopia
no blue cones#747474Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #7b6d96; }
.text { color: #7b6d96; }
.border { border: 2px solid #7b6d96; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(123 109 150 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #7b6d96, #906d96); }
Similar colors
#7b6c8eNymph’s Delight#746c8fBureaucracy#807396Purple Haze#847592Vintage#777799Stormy Horizon#867ba9Aster#6a6887Heron#6f63a0Scampi
Closest common color name: Lavender Purple.
Questions
- What color is #7B6D96?
- #7B6D96 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 #7B6D96?
- The RGB value is 123, 109, 150: 123 red, 109 green and 150 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #7B6D96?
- The complementary color is #88966D, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #7B6D96?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.47:1 and white text 4.7:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.