#7F7770 color
The hex color #7F7770 is a gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 49.8% red, 46.7% green and 43.9% blue (127, 119, 112).
Its hue angle is 28°, with 6% saturation and 47% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 6% magenta, 12% yellow and 50% black.
The closest named color is Gotham (#807872), a difference of 0.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 4.78:1).
#7F7770 color codes
| HEX | #7F7770 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(127, 119, 112) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(49.8%, 46.7%, 43.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(28, 6%, 47%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(28, 12%, 50%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 6%, 12%, 50%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(50.54, 1.76, 4.95) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(50.54, 5.25, 70.39) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(18.274, 18.876, 18.007) | |
| Decimal | 8353648 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #7F7770, 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 #7F7770 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.78:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.4:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #7F7770 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.4:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.78:1 | 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 #7F7770 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#7a7770Protanopia
no red cones#7b7970Deuteranopia
no green cones#827575Tritanopia
no blue cones#787878Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #7f7770; }
.text { color: #7f7770; }
.border { border: 2px solid #7f7770; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(127 119 112 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #7f7770, #7f7e70); }
Similar colors
#807872Gotham#827b77Mule#78736eGauntlet Gray#897d76Moon Rock#7e7466Bat Wing#756f6bAnchovy#827f79Concord#8b7e77Hurricane
Closest common color name: Gray.
Questions
- What color is #7F7770?
- #7F7770 is a gray, closest to the named color Gotham. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #7F7770?
- The RGB value is 127, 119, 112: 127 red, 119 green and 112 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #7F7770?
- The complementary color is #70787F, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #7F7770?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.78:1 and white text 4.4:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.