#7C8867 color
The hex color #7C8867 is a grayish yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 48.6% red, 53.3% green and 40.4% blue (124, 136, 103).
Its hue angle is 82°, with 14% saturation and 47% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 9% cyan, 0% magenta, 24% yellow and 47% black.
The closest named color is Green Relict (#7B8762), a difference of 1.3 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.57:1).
#7C8867 color codes
| HEX | #7C8867 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(124, 136, 103) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(48.6%, 53.3%, 40.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(82, 14%, 47%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(82, 24%, 53%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(9%, 0%, 24%, 47%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(54.94, -10.56, 16.3) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(54.94, 19.43, 122.93) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(19.564, 22.873, 16.214) | |
| Decimal | 8161383 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #7C8867, 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 #7C8867 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.57:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.77:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #7C8867 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.77:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.57:1 | 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 #7C8867 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#8c8465Protanopia
no red cones#8a8368Deuteranopia
no green cones#7e857fTritanopia
no blue cones#838383Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #7c8867; }
.text { color: #7c8867; }
.border { border: 2px solid #7c8867; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(124 136 103 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #7c8867, #6b8867); }
Similar colors
#7b8762Green Relict#76856aWreath#7a8f68Crispy Crunch#748d70Toad#768b59Moss Gardens#6a7e5fEmerald City#8c8e65Paid in Full#6f8d6aKashmir
Closest common color name: Warm Gray.
Questions
- What color is #7C8867?
- #7C8867 is a grayish yellow-green, closest to the named color Green Relict. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #7C8867?
- The RGB value is 124, 136, 103: 124 red, 136 green and 103 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #7C8867?
- The complementary color is #736788, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #7C8867?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.57:1 and white text 3.77:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.