#7F556B color
The hex color #7F556B is a grayish rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 49.8% red, 33.3% green and 42% blue (127, 85, 107).
Its hue angle is 329°, with 20% saturation and 42% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 33% magenta, 16% yellow and 50% black.
The closest named color is Royal Fig (#7B5867), a difference of 2.9 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.15:1).
#7F556B color codes
| HEX | #7F556B | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(127, 85, 107) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(49.8%, 33.3%, 42%) | |
| HSL | hsl(329, 20%, 42%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(329, 33%, 50%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 33%, 16%, 50%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(41.33, 21, -5.51) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(41.33, 21.71, 345.31) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(14.655, 12.071, 15.465) | |
| Decimal | 8344939 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #7F556B, 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 #7F556B | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.41:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.15:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #7F556B as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.15:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.41:1 | Fail | 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 #7F556B looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#585d6cProtanopia
no red cones#62646aDeuteranopia
no green cones#85545dTritanopia
no blue cones#616161Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #7f556b; }
.text { color: #7f556b; }
.border { border: 2px solid #7f556b; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(127 85 107 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #7f556b, #7f5556); }
Similar colors
#7b5867Royal Fig#8a5773Indian Silk#885577Plum Highness#6f5166Hibernation#8e5164Velour Scar#7a4b56Nocturne Red#82476fGrape Kiss#784467Magician’s Cloak
Closest common color name: Eggplant.
Questions
- What color is #7F556B?
- #7F556B is a grayish rose, closest to the named color Royal Fig. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #7F556B?
- The RGB value is 127, 85, 107: 127 red, 85 green and 107 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #7F556B?
- The complementary color is #557F69, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #7F556B?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.41:1 and white text 6.15:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.