#7B928B color
The hex color #7B928B is a grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 48.2% red, 57.3% green and 54.5% blue (123, 146, 139).
Its hue angle is 162°, with 10% saturation and 53% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 16% cyan, 0% magenta, 5% yellow and 43% black.
The closest named color is Yucca (#75978F), a difference of 3.4 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.33:1).
#7B928B color codes
| HEX | #7B928B | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(123, 146, 139) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(48.2%, 57.3%, 54.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(162, 10%, 53%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(162, 16%, 57%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(16%, 0%, 5%, 43%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(58.63, -9.63, 0.97) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(58.63, 9.68, 174.23) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(23.106, 26.632, 28.344) | |
| Decimal | 8098443 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #7B928B, 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 #7B928B | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.33:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.32:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #7B928B as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.32:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.33:1 | 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 #7B928B looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#908f8bProtanopia
no red cones#8c8c8bDeuteranopia
no green cones#769390Tritanopia
no blue cones#8d8d8dAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #7b928b; }
.text { color: #7b928b; }
.border { border: 2px solid #7b928b; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(123 146 139 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #7b928b, #7b8e92); }
Similar colors
#75978fYucca#828e84Mummy’s Tomb#829f96Japanese Bonsai#849c8dMother Earth#74857fArmour#6d9292Juniper#7d9b89Parisian Patina#678779Aloe Vera
Questions
- What color is #7B928B?
- #7B928B is a grayish spring green, closest to the named color Yucca. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #7B928B?
- The RGB value is 123, 146, 139: 123 red, 146 green and 139 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #7B928B?
- The complementary color is #927B82, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #7B928B?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.33:1 and white text 3.32:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.