#7C9AA2 color
The hex color #7C9AA2 is a grayish cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 48.6% red, 60.4% green and 63.5% blue (124, 154, 162).
Its hue angle is 193°, with 17% saturation and 56% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 23% cyan, 5% magenta, 0% yellow and 36% black.
The closest named color is Cavolo Nero (#72939E), a difference of 2.8 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7:1).
#7C9AA2 color codes
| HEX | #7C9AA2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(124, 154, 162) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(48.6%, 60.4%, 63.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(193, 17%, 56%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(193, 23%, 64%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(23%, 5%, 0%, 36%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(61.66, -8.55, -7.63) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(61.66, 11.46, 221.73) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(26.387, 30.004, 38.576) | |
| Decimal | 8166050 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #7C9AA2, 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 #7C9AA2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 3:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #7C9AA2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7:1 | Pass | Pass | 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 #7C9AA2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#9498a2Protanopia
no red cones#8e93a2Deuteranopia
no green cones#719d9cTritanopia
no blue cones#959595Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #7c9aa2; }
.text { color: #7c9aa2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #7c9aa2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(124 154 162 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #7c9aa2, #7c87a2); }
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Questions
- What color is #7C9AA2?
- #7C9AA2 is a grayish cyan, closest to the named color Cavolo Nero. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #7C9AA2?
- The RGB value is 124, 154, 162: 124 red, 154 green and 162 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #7C9AA2?
- The complementary color is #A2847C, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #7C9AA2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 7:1 and white text 3:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.