#7B7F68 color
The hex color #7B7F68 is a grayish yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 48.2% red, 49.8% green and 40.8% blue (123, 127, 104).
Its hue angle is 70°, with 10% saturation and 45% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 3% cyan, 0% magenta, 18% yellow and 50% black.
The closest named color is Warm Gray (#808069), a difference of 2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.08:1).
#7B7F68 color codes
| HEX | #7B7F68 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(123, 127, 104) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(48.2%, 49.8%, 40.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(70, 10%, 45%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(70, 18%, 50%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(3%, 0%, 18%, 50%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(52.27, -5.8, 12.03) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(52.27, 13.35, 115.74) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(18.256, 20.389, 16.068) | |
| Decimal | 8093544 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #7B7F68, 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 #7B7F68 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.08:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.14:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #7B7F68 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.14:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.08:1 | 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 #7B7F68 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#837c67Protanopia
no red cones#827d69Deuteranopia
no green cones#7e7c79Tritanopia
no blue cones#7d7d7dAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #7b7f68; }
.text { color: #7b7f68; }
.border { border: 2px solid #7b7f68; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(123 127 104 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #7b7f68, #707f68); }
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Questions
- What color is #7B7F68?
- #7B7F68 is a grayish yellow-green, closest to the named color Warm Gray. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #7B7F68?
- The RGB value is 123, 127, 104: 123 red, 127 green and 104 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #7B7F68?
- The complementary color is #6C687F, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #7B7F68?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.08:1 and white text 4.14:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.