#7C6E8E color
The hex color #7C6E8E is a grayish violet.
In the RGB color model it is made of 48.6% red, 43.1% green and 55.7% blue (124, 110, 142).
Its hue angle is 266°, with 13% saturation and 49% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 13% cyan, 23% magenta, 0% yellow and 44% black.
The closest named color is Nymph’s Delight (#7B6C8E), a difference of 1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 4.69:1).
#7C6E8E color codes
| HEX | #7C6E8E | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(124, 110, 142) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(48.6%, 43.1%, 55.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(266, 13%, 49%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(266, 23%, 56%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(13%, 23%, 0%, 44%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(48.75, 12.08, -15.48) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(48.75, 19.64, 307.97) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(18.77, 17.39, 27.954) | |
| Decimal | 8154766 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #7C6E8E, 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 #7C6E8E | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.48:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.69:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #7C6E8E as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.69:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.48:1 | 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 #7C6E8E looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#68738fProtanopia
no red cones#6b748dDeuteranopia
no green cones#797279Tritanopia
no blue cones#747474Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #7c6e8e; }
.text { color: #7c6e8e; }
.border { border: 2px solid #7c6e8e; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(124 110 142 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #7c6e8e, #8c6e8e); }
Similar colors
#7b6c8eNymph’s Delight#807396Purple Haze#746c8fBureaucracy#847592Vintage#6a6887Heron#787489Flying Carpet#777799Stormy Horizon#7b6c7cSakura Night
Closest common color name: Lavender Purple.
Questions
- What color is #7C6E8E?
- #7C6E8E is a grayish violet, closest to the named color Nymph’s Delight. It belongs to the purple family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #7C6E8E?
- The RGB value is 124, 110, 142: 124 red, 110 green and 142 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #7C6E8E?
- The complementary color is #808E6E, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #7C6E8E?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.48:1 and white text 4.69:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.