#7C566B color
The hex color #7C566B is a grayish rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 48.6% red, 33.7% green and 42% blue (124, 86, 107).
Its hue angle is 327°, with 18% saturation and 41% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 31% magenta, 14% yellow and 51% black.
The closest named color is Royal Fig (#7B5867), a difference of 2.2 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.18:1).
#7C566B color codes
| HEX | #7C566B | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(124, 86, 107) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(48.6%, 33.7%, 42%) | |
| HSL | hsl(327, 18%, 41%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(327, 31%, 49%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 31%, 14%, 51%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(41.22, 19.25, -5.71) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(41.22, 20.08, 343.49) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(14.294, 12.003, 15.471) | |
| Decimal | 8148587 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #7C566B, 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 #7C566B | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.4:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.18:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #7C566B as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.18:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.4:1 | 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 #7C566B looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#585e6cProtanopia
no red cones#61636aDeuteranopia
no green cones#81565dTritanopia
no blue cones#616161Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #7c566b; }
.text { color: #7c566b; }
.border { border: 2px solid #7c566b; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(124 86 107 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #7c566b, #7c5658); }
Similar colors
#7b5867Royal Fig#6f5166Hibernation#8a5773Indian Silk#885577Plum Highness#816575Opera#7a4b56Nocturne Red#8e5164Velour Scar#78587dDr Who
Closest common color name: Eggplant.
Questions
- What color is #7C566B?
- #7C566B 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 #7C566B?
- The RGB value is 124, 86, 107: 124 red, 86 green and 107 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #7C566B?
- The complementary color is #567C67, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #7C566B?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.4:1 and white text 6.18:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.