#7CA9A7 color
The hex color #7CA9A7 is a grayish cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 48.6% red, 66.3% green and 65.5% blue (124, 169, 167).
Its hue angle is 177°, with 21% saturation and 57% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 27% cyan, 0% magenta, 1% yellow and 34% black.
The closest named color is Harbour Mist (#88AAAA), a difference of 3.2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.09:1).
#7CA9A7 color codes
| HEX | #7CA9A7 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(124, 169, 167) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(48.6%, 66.3%, 65.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(177, 21%, 57%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(177, 27%, 66%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(27%, 0%, 1%, 34%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(66.1, -15.44, -3.86) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(66.1, 15.91, 194.03) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(29.473, 35.45, 41.841) | |
| Decimal | 8169895 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #7CA9A7, 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 #7CA9A7 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.09:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.6:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #7CA9A7 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.6:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.09:1 | 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 #7CA9A7 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a4a4a7Protanopia
no red cones#9b9ea8Deuteranopia
no green cones#6daca8Tritanopia
no blue cones#a1a1a1Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #7ca9a7; }
.text { color: #7ca9a7; }
.border { border: 2px solid #7ca9a7; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(124 169 167 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #7ca9a7, #7c94a9); }
Similar colors
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Questions
- What color is #7CA9A7?
- #7CA9A7 is a grayish cyan, closest to the named color Harbour Mist. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #7CA9A7?
- The RGB value is 124, 169, 167: 124 red, 169 green and 167 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #7CA9A7?
- The complementary color is #A97C7E, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #7CA9A7?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.09:1 and white text 2.6:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.