#7E92A4 color
The hex color #7E92A4 is a grayish azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 49.4% red, 57.3% green and 64.3% blue (126, 146, 164).
Its hue angle is 208°, with 17% saturation and 57% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 23% cyan, 11% magenta, 0% yellow and 36% black.
The closest named color is Monsoon Season (#839AB0), a difference of 2.9 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.53:1).
#7E92A4 color codes
| HEX | #7E92A4 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(126, 146, 164) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(49.4%, 57.3%, 64.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(208, 17%, 57%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(208, 23%, 64%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(23%, 11%, 0%, 36%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(59.59, -3, -11.84) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(59.59, 12.21, 255.77) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(25.582, 27.673, 39.108) | |
| Decimal | 8295076 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #7E92A4, 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 #7E92A4 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.53:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.21:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #7E92A4 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.21:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.53:1 | 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 #7E92A4 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#8b92a5Protanopia
no red cones#868ea4Deuteranopia
no green cones#749698Tritanopia
no blue cones#8f8f8fAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #7e92a4; }
.text { color: #7e92a4; }
.border { border: 2px solid #7e92a4; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(126 146 164 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #7e92a4, #7e7fa4); }
Similar colors
#839ab0Monsoon Season#778899Light Slate Gray#8b9cacBlank Stare#7c939dInland Waters#8d9ca7Lost at Sea#7c94b3Celestial Horizon#7f8793Sea Lion#658faaTreasure Map Waters
Questions
- What color is #7E92A4?
- #7E92A4 is a grayish azure, closest to the named color Monsoon Season. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #7E92A4?
- The RGB value is 126, 146, 164: 126 red, 146 green and 164 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #7E92A4?
- The complementary color is #A4907E, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #7E92A4?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.53:1 and white text 3.21:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.