#7C927A color
The hex color #7C927A is a grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 48.6% red, 57.3% green and 47.8% blue (124, 146, 122).
Its hue angle is 115°, with 10% saturation and 53% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 15% cyan, 0% magenta, 16% yellow and 43% black.
The closest named color is Toad (#748D70), a difference of 2.8 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.25:1).
#7C927A color codes
| HEX | #7C927A | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(124, 146, 122) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(48.6%, 57.3%, 47.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(115, 10%, 53%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(115, 16%, 57%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(15%, 0%, 16%, 43%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(58.27, -12.66, 10.15) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(58.27, 16.22, 141.29) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(22.103, 26.248, 22.31) | |
| Decimal | 8163962 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #7C927A, 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 #7C927A | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.25:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.36:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #7C927A as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.36:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.25:1 | 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 #7C927A looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#938d79Protanopia
no red cones#908b7bDeuteranopia
no green cones#7a908bTritanopia
no blue cones#8c8c8cAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #7c927a; }
.text { color: #7c927a; }
.border { border: 2px solid #7c927a; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(124 146 122 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #7c927a, #7a9284); }
Similar colors
#748d70Toad#839e83Basswood Green#879877Backyard#819e84Vineyard#6f8770Thyme and Place#7d9b89Parisian Patina#6f8d6aKashmir#8a9480Aloe Tip
Closest common color name: Smoke.
Questions
- What color is #7C927A?
- #7C927A is a grayish green, closest to the named color Toad. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #7C927A?
- The RGB value is 124, 146, 122: 124 red, 146 green and 122 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #7C927A?
- The complementary color is #907A92, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #7C927A?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.25:1 and white text 3.36:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.