#7C5469 color
The hex color #7C5469 is a grayish rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 48.6% red, 32.9% green and 41.2% blue (124, 84, 105).
Its hue angle is 329°, with 19% saturation and 41% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 32% magenta, 15% yellow and 51% black.
The closest named color is Royal Fig (#7B5867), a difference of 2.5 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.31:1).
#7C5469 color codes
| HEX | #7C5469 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(124, 84, 105) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(48.6%, 32.9%, 41.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(329, 19%, 41%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(329, 32%, 49%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 32%, 15%, 51%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(40.65, 20.09, -5.33) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(40.65, 20.78, 345.15) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(14.032, 11.646, 14.871) | |
| Decimal | 8148073 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #7C5469, 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 #7C5469 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.33:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.31:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #7C5469 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.31:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.33:1 | 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 #7C5469 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#575c6aProtanopia
no red cones#606268Deuteranopia
no green cones#81535bTritanopia
no blue cones#606060Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #7c5469; }
.text { color: #7c5469; }
.border { border: 2px solid #7c5469; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(124 84 105 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #7c5469, #7c5455); }
Similar colors
#7b5867Royal Fig#6f5166Hibernation#8a5773Indian Silk#885577Plum Highness#7a4b56Nocturne Red#8e5164Velour Scar#784467Magician’s Cloak#82476fGrape Kiss
Closest common color name: Eggplant.
Questions
- What color is #7C5469?
- #7C5469 is a grayish rose, closest to the named color Royal Fig. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #7C5469?
- The RGB value is 124, 84, 105: 124 red, 84 green and 105 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #7C5469?
- The complementary color is #547C67, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #7C5469?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.33:1 and white text 6.31:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.