#7D8294 color
The hex color #7D8294 is a grayish blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 49% red, 51% green and 58% blue (125, 130, 148).
Its hue angle is 227°, with 10% saturation and 54% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 16% cyan, 12% magenta, 0% yellow and 42% black.
The closest named color is Your Shadow (#787E93), a difference of 1.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.49:1).
#7D8294 color codes
| HEX | #7D8294 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(125, 130, 148) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(49%, 51%, 58%) | |
| HSL | hsl(227, 10%, 54%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(227, 16%, 58%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(16%, 12%, 0%, 42%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(54.51, 2.04, -10.28) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(54.51, 10.48, 281.25) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(21.784, 22.463, 31.199) | |
| Decimal | 8225428 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #7D8294, 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 #7D8294 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.49:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.82:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #7D8294 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.82:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.49:1 | 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 #7D8294 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#7d8395Protanopia
no red cones#7c8294Deuteranopia
no green cones#788588Tritanopia
no blue cones#828282Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #7d8294; }
.text { color: #7d8294; }
.border { border: 2px solid #7d8294; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(125 130 148 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #7d8294, #847d94); }
Similar colors
#787e93Your Shadow#79839bTempest#848393Mecha Metal#747a8aAbandoned Spaceship#888899Dusty Chimney#838996Roman Silver#74819aStonewash#84838eIn the Twilight
Closest common color name: Slate Gray.
Questions
- What color is #7D8294?
- #7D8294 is a grayish blue, closest to the named color Your Shadow. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #7D8294?
- The RGB value is 125, 130, 148: 125 red, 130 green and 148 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #7D8294?
- The complementary color is #948F7D, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #7D8294?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.49:1 and white text 3.82:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.