#7E8F67 color
The hex color #7E8F67 is a grayish yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 49.4% red, 56.1% green and 40.4% blue (126, 143, 103).
Its hue angle is 85°, with 16% saturation and 48% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 12% cyan, 0% magenta, 28% yellow and 44% black.
The closest named color is Crispy Crunch (#7A8F68), a difference of 1.3 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.01:1).
#7E8F67 color codes
| HEX | #7E8F67 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(126, 143, 103) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(49.4%, 56.1%, 40.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(85, 16%, 48%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(85, 28%, 56%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(12%, 0%, 28%, 44%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(57.13, -13.56, 19.32) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(57.13, 23.61, 125.07) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(20.874, 25.06, 16.567) | |
| Decimal | 8294247 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #7E8F67, 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 #7E8F67 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.01:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.49:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #7E8F67 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.49:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.01:1 | 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 #7E8F67 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#938a64Protanopia
no red cones#918969Deuteranopia
no green cones#808b84Tritanopia
no blue cones#898989Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #7e8f67; }
.text { color: #7e8f67; }
.border { border: 2px solid #7e8f67; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(126 143 103 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #7e8f67, #6a8f67); }
Similar colors
#7a8f68Crispy Crunch#7b8762Green Relict#768b59Moss Gardens#8a966aBullfrog#738f5dFour Leaf Clover#879877Backyard#6f8d6aKashmir#748d70Toad
Closest common color name: Moss Green.
Questions
- What color is #7E8F67?
- #7E8F67 is a grayish yellow-green, closest to the named color Crispy Crunch. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #7E8F67?
- The RGB value is 126, 143, 103: 126 red, 143 green and 103 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #7E8F67?
- The complementary color is #78678F, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #7E8F67?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.01:1 and white text 3.49:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.