#7D6E8C color
The hex color #7D6E8C is a grayish violet.
In the RGB color model it is made of 49% red, 43.1% green and 54.9% blue (125, 110, 140).
Its hue angle is 270°, with 12% saturation and 49% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 11% cyan, 21% magenta, 0% yellow and 45% black.
The closest named color is Nymph’s Delight (#7B6C8E), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 4.69:1).
#7D6E8C color codes
| HEX | #7D6E8C | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(125, 110, 140) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(49%, 43.1%, 54.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(270, 12%, 49%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(270, 21%, 55%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(11%, 21%, 0%, 45%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(48.77, 11.98, -14.26) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(48.77, 18.62, 310.04) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(18.766, 17.405, 27.177) | |
| Decimal | 8220300 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #7D6E8C, 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 #7D6E8C | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.48:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.69:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #7D6E8C as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.69:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.48:1 | 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 #7D6E8C looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#69738dProtanopia
no red cones#6c748bDeuteranopia
no green cones#7b7278Tritanopia
no blue cones#747474Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #7d6e8c; }
.text { color: #7d6e8c; }
.border { border: 2px solid #7d6e8c; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(125 110 140 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #7d6e8c, #8c6e8c); }
Similar colors
#7b6c8eNymph’s Delight#807396Purple Haze#847592Vintage#746c8fBureaucracy#7b6c7cSakura Night#787489Flying Carpet#886688Sunshone Plum#6a6887Heron
Closest common color name: Lavender Purple.
Questions
- What color is #7D6E8C?
- #7D6E8C is a grayish violet, closest to the named color Nymph’s Delight. It belongs to the purple family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #7D6E8C?
- The RGB value is 125, 110, 140: 125 red, 110 green and 140 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #7D6E8C?
- The complementary color is #7D8C6E, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #7D6E8C?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.48:1 and white text 4.69:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.