#7F7AA2 color
The hex color #7F7AA2 is a grayish blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 49.8% red, 47.8% green and 63.5% blue (127, 122, 162).
Its hue angle is 248°, with 18% saturation and 56% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 22% cyan, 25% magenta, 0% yellow and 36% black.
The closest named color is Aster (#867BA9), a difference of 2.5 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.21:1).
#7F7AA2 color codes
| HEX | #7F7AA2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(127, 122, 162) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(49.8%, 47.8%, 63.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(248, 18%, 56%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(248, 25%, 64%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(22%, 25%, 0%, 36%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(52.99, 10.69, -20.69) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(52.99, 23.29, 297.32) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(22.232, 21.039, 37.065) | |
| Decimal | 8354466 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #7F7AA2, 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 #7F7AA2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.21:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.03:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #7F7AA2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.03:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.21:1 | 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 #7F7AA2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#707fa4Protanopia
no red cones#707ea1Deuteranopia
no green cones#788188Tritanopia
no blue cones#7e7e7eAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #7f7aa2; }
.text { color: #7f7aa2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #7f7aa2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(127 122 162 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #7f7aa2, #937aa2); }
Similar colors
#867ba9Aster#777799Stormy Horizon#807396Purple Haze#847592Vintage#746c8fBureaucracy#7b6c8eNymph’s Delight#9488beMagic Carpet#787489Flying Carpet
Closest common color name: Lavender Purple.
Questions
- What color is #7F7AA2?
- #7F7AA2 is a grayish blue, closest to the named color Aster. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #7F7AA2?
- The RGB value is 127, 122, 162: 127 red, 122 green and 162 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #7F7AA2?
- The complementary color is #9DA27A, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #7F7AA2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.21:1 and white text 4.03:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.