#7B7F95 color
The hex color #7B7F95 is a grayish blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 48.2% red, 49.8% green and 58.4% blue (123, 127, 149).
Its hue angle is 231°, with 11% saturation and 53% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 17% cyan, 15% magenta, 0% yellow and 42% black.
The closest named color is Your Shadow (#787E93), a difference of 1.3 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.31:1).
#7B7F95 color codes
| HEX | #7B7F95 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(123, 127, 149) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(48.2%, 49.8%, 58.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(231, 11%, 53%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(231, 17%, 58%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(17%, 15%, 0%, 42%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(53.56, 3.33, -12.31) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(53.56, 12.76, 285.12) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(21.181, 21.559, 31.473) | |
| Decimal | 8093589 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #7B7F95, 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 #7B7F95 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.31:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.95:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #7B7F95 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.95:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.31:1 | 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 #7B7F95 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#798196Protanopia
no red cones#787f94Deuteranopia
no green cones#758386Tritanopia
no blue cones#808080Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #7b7f95; }
.text { color: #7b7f95; }
.border { border: 2px solid #7b7f95; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(123 127 149 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #7b7f95, #847b95); }
Similar colors
#787e93Your Shadow#79839bTempest#848393Mecha Metal#747a8aAbandoned Spaceship#74819aStonewash#888899Dusty Chimney#7e7d88Silver Surfer#6e7e99Infinity and Beyond
Closest common color name: Cool Gray.
Questions
- What color is #7B7F95?
- #7B7F95 is a grayish blue, closest to the named color Your Shadow. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #7B7F95?
- The RGB value is 123, 127, 149: 123 red, 127 green and 149 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #7B7F95?
- The complementary color is #95917B, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #7B7F95?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.31:1 and white text 3.95:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.