#7C808E color
The hex color #7C808E is a gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 48.6% red, 50.2% green and 55.7% blue (124, 128, 142).
Its hue angle is 227°, with 7% saturation and 52% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 13% cyan, 10% magenta, 0% yellow and 44% black.
The closest named color is Abandoned Spaceship (#747A8A), a difference of 2.7 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.34:1).
#7C808E color codes
| HEX | #7C808E | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(124, 128, 142) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(48.6%, 50.2%, 55.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(227, 7%, 52%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(227, 13%, 56%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(13%, 10%, 0%, 44%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(53.68, 1.5, -8.05) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(53.68, 8.18, 280.56) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(20.913, 21.676, 28.668) | |
| Decimal | 8159374 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #7C808E, 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 #7C808E | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.34:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.94:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #7C808E as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.94:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.34:1 | 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 #7C808E looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#7c818fProtanopia
no red cones#7b808eDeuteranopia
no green cones#788284Tritanopia
no blue cones#808080Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #7c808e; }
.text { color: #7c808e; }
.border { border: 2px solid #7c808e; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(124 128 142 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #7c808e, #817c8e); }
Similar colors
#747a8aAbandoned Spaceship#7e7d88Silver Surfer#84838eIn the Twilight#787e93Your Shadow#7e8590Smoky Studio#848393Mecha Metal#838996Roman Silver#7f8793Sea Lion
Closest common color name: Slate Gray.
Questions
- What color is #7C808E?
- #7C808E is a gray, closest to the named color Abandoned Spaceship. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #7C808E?
- The RGB value is 124, 128, 142: 124 red, 128 green and 142 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #7C808E?
- The complementary color is #8E8A7C, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #7C808E?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.34:1 and white text 3.94:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.