#7D8AA7 color
The hex color #7D8AA7 is a grayish blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 49% red, 54.1% green and 65.5% blue (125, 138, 167).
Its hue angle is 221°, with 19% saturation and 57% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 25% cyan, 17% magenta, 0% yellow and 35% black.
The closest named color is Tempest (#79839B), a difference of 3 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.07:1).
#7D8AA7 color codes
| HEX | #7D8AA7 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(125, 138, 167) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(49%, 54.1%, 65.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(221, 19%, 57%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(221, 25%, 65%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(25%, 17%, 0%, 35%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(57.39, 1.95, -16.88) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(57.39, 16.99, 276.58) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(24.519, 25.326, 40.148) | |
| Decimal | 8227495 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #7D8AA7, 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 #7D8AA7 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.07:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.46:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #7D8AA7 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.46:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.07:1 | 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 #7D8AA7 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#818ca8Protanopia
no red cones#7d88a6Deuteranopia
no green cones#729094Tritanopia
no blue cones#8a8a8aAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #7d8aa7; }
.text { color: #7d8aa7; }
.border { border: 2px solid #7d8aa7; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(125 138 167 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #7d8aa7, #857da7); }
Similar colors
#79839bTempest#74819aStonewash#7181a4English Manor#8c92acCool Gray#7f8cb8Galactic Gossamer#7c94b3Celestial Horizon#8d95aaSilverfish#6e7e99Infinity and Beyond
Questions
- What color is #7D8AA7?
- #7D8AA7 is a grayish blue, closest to the named color Tempest. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #7D8AA7?
- The RGB value is 125, 138, 167: 125 red, 138 green and 167 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #7D8AA7?
- The complementary color is #A79A7D, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #7D8AA7?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.07:1 and white text 3.46:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.