#7C8C67 color
The hex color #7C8C67 is a grayish yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 48.6% red, 54.9% green and 40.4% blue (124, 140, 103).
Its hue angle is 86°, with 15% saturation and 48% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 11% cyan, 0% magenta, 26% yellow and 45% black.
The closest named color is Crispy Crunch (#7A8F68), a difference of 1.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.8:1).
#7C8C67 color codes
| HEX | #7C8C67 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(124, 140, 103) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(48.6%, 54.9%, 40.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(86, 15%, 48%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(86, 26%, 55%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(11%, 0%, 26%, 45%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(56.11, -12.73, 17.9) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(56.11, 21.97, 125.42) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(20.138, 24.02, 16.405) | |
| Decimal | 8162407 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #7C8C67, 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 #7C8C67 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.8:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.62:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #7C8C67 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.62:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.8:1 | 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 #7C8C67 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#908765Protanopia
no red cones#8e8669Deuteranopia
no green cones#7e8982Tritanopia
no blue cones#868686Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #7c8c67; }
.text { color: #7c8c67; }
.border { border: 2px solid #7c8c67; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(124 140 103 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #7c8c67, #6a8c67); }
Similar colors
#7a8f68Crispy Crunch#7b8762Green Relict#768b59Moss Gardens#76856aWreath#748d70Toad#6f8d6aKashmir#738f5dFour Leaf Clover#8a966aBullfrog
Closest common color name: Moss Green.
Questions
- What color is #7C8C67?
- #7C8C67 is a grayish yellow-green, closest to the named color Crispy Crunch. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #7C8C67?
- The RGB value is 124, 140, 103: 124 red, 140 green and 103 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #7C8C67?
- The complementary color is #77678C, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #7C8C67?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.8:1 and white text 3.62:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.