#7D7C59 color
The hex color #7D7C59 is a grayish yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 49% red, 48.6% green and 34.9% blue (125, 124, 89).
Its hue angle is 58°, with 17% saturation and 42% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 1% magenta, 29% yellow and 51% black.
The closest named color is Bonsai (#787B54), a difference of 2.2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 4.9:1).
#7D7C59 color codes
| HEX | #7D7C59 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(125, 124, 89) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(49%, 48.6%, 34.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(58, 17%, 42%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(58, 29%, 49%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 1%, 29%, 51%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(51.26, -5.65, 19.31) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(51.26, 20.12, 106.32) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(17.468, 19.497, 12.292) | |
| Decimal | 8223833 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #7D7C59, 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 #7D7C59 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.9:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.29:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #7D7C59 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.29:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.9:1 | 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 #7D7C59 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#827957Protanopia
no red cones#837b5aDeuteranopia
no green cones#827873Tritanopia
no blue cones#7a7a7aAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #7d7c59; }
.text { color: #7d7c59; }
.border { border: 2px solid #7d7c59; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(125 124 89 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #7d7c59, #6c7d59); }
Similar colors
#787b54Bonsai#7f7755Boa#79774aTree Hugger#7c754cGreek Oregano#817c4aVerdant Leaf#808069Warm Gray#6f7755Dill#737054Secret Path
Questions
- What color is #7D7C59?
- #7D7C59 is a grayish yellow, closest to the named color Bonsai. It belongs to the yellow family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #7D7C59?
- The RGB value is 125, 124, 89: 125 red, 124 green and 89 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #7D7C59?
- The complementary color is #595A7D, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #7D7C59?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.9:1 and white text 4.29:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.