#7B9BA2 color
The hex color #7B9BA2 is a grayish cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 48.2% red, 60.8% green and 63.5% blue (123, 155, 162).
Its hue angle is 191°, with 17% saturation and 56% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 24% cyan, 4% magenta, 0% yellow and 36% black.
The closest named color is Cavolo Nero (#72939E), a difference of 3.2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.05:1).
#7B9BA2 color codes
| HEX | #7B9BA2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(123, 155, 162) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(48.2%, 60.8%, 63.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(191, 17%, 56%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(191, 24%, 64%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(24%, 4%, 0%, 36%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(61.88, -9.42, -7.31) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(61.88, 11.92, 217.81) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(26.409, 30.261, 38.625) | |
| Decimal | 8100770 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #7B9BA2, 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 #7B9BA2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.05:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.98:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #7B9BA2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.98:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.05:1 | Pass | Pass | 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 #7B9BA2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#9598a2Protanopia
no red cones#8e93a2Deuteranopia
no green cones#6f9e9dTritanopia
no blue cones#959595Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #7b9ba2; }
.text { color: #7b9ba2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #7b9ba2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(123 155 162 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #7b9ba2, #7b88a2); }
Similar colors
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Questions
- What color is #7B9BA2?
- #7B9BA2 is a grayish cyan, closest to the named color Cavolo Nero. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #7B9BA2?
- The RGB value is 123, 155, 162: 123 red, 155 green and 162 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #7B9BA2?
- The complementary color is #A2827B, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #7B9BA2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 7.05:1 and white text 2.98:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.