#7D6E7E color
The hex color #7D6E7E is a gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 49% red, 43.1% green and 49.4% blue (125, 110, 126).
Its hue angle is 296°, with 7% saturation and 46% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 1% cyan, 13% magenta, 0% yellow and 51% black.
The closest named color is Sakura Night (#7B6C7C), a difference of 0.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 4.77:1).
#7D6E7E color codes
| HEX | #7D6E7E | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(125, 110, 126) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(49%, 43.1%, 49.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(296, 7%, 46%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(296, 13%, 49%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(1%, 13%, 0%, 51%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(48.28, 8.97, -6.67) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(48.28, 11.18, 323.37) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(17.799, 17.018, 22.082) | |
| Decimal | 8220286 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #7D6E7E, 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 #7D6E7E | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.4:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.77:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #7D6E7E as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.77:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.4:1 | Fail | 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 #7D6E7E looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#6d727fProtanopia
no red cones#70737dDeuteranopia
no green cones#7e6f73Tritanopia
no blue cones#737373Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #7d6e7e; }
.text { color: #7d6e7e; }
.border { border: 2px solid #7d6e7e; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(125 110 126 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #7d6e7e, #7e6e77); }
Similar colors
#7b6c7cSakura Night#766d7cMamba#806b77Moonscape#716675Rum#7b737bCement Feet#74626dChimaera#81777fChain Mail#787489Flying Carpet
Closest common color name: Space Gray.
Questions
- What color is #7D6E7E?
- #7D6E7E is a gray, closest to the named color Sakura Night. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #7D6E7E?
- The RGB value is 125, 110, 126: 125 red, 110 green and 126 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #7D6E7E?
- The complementary color is #6F7E6E, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #7D6E7E?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.4:1 and white text 4.77:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.