#7C9989 color
The hex color #7C9989 is a grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 48.6% red, 60% green and 53.7% blue (124, 153, 137).
Its hue angle is 147°, with 12% saturation and 54% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 19% cyan, 0% magenta, 10% yellow and 40% black.
The closest named color is Parisian Patina (#7D9B89), a difference of 1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.77:1).
#7C9989 color codes
| HEX | #7C9989 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(124, 153, 137) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(48.6%, 60%, 53.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(147, 12%, 54%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(147, 19%, 60%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(19%, 0%, 10%, 40%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(60.67, -13.49, 5.07) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(60.67, 14.41, 159.41) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(24.218, 28.873, 27.959) | |
| Decimal | 8165769 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #7C9989, 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 #7C9989 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.77:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.1:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #7C9989 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.1:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.77:1 | 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 #7C9989 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#989588Protanopia
no red cones#93918aDeuteranopia
no green cones#779994Tritanopia
no blue cones#929292Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #7c9989; }
.text { color: #7c9989; }
.border { border: 2px solid #7c9989; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(124 153 137 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #7c9989, #7c9997); }
Similar colors
#7d9b89Parisian Patina#849c8dMother Earth#829f96Japanese Bonsai#75978fYucca#819e84Vineyard#839e83Basswood Green#8ba58fEnvy#8ca891OMGreen
Closest common color name: Juniper.
Questions
- What color is #7C9989?
- #7C9989 is a grayish green, closest to the named color Parisian Patina. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #7C9989?
- The RGB value is 124, 153, 137: 124 red, 153 green and 137 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #7C9989?
- The complementary color is #997C8C, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #7C9989?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.77:1 and white text 3.1:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.