#7F9E8F color
The hex color #7F9E8F is a grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 49.8% red, 62% green and 56.1% blue (127, 158, 143).
Its hue angle is 151°, with 14% saturation and 56% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 20% cyan, 0% magenta, 9% yellow and 38% black.
The closest named color is Parisian Patina (#7D9B89), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.19:1).
#7F9E8F color codes
| HEX | #7F9E8F | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(127, 158, 143) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(49.8%, 62%, 56.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(151, 14%, 56%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(151, 20%, 62%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(20%, 0%, 9%, 38%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(62.46, -13.9, 4.3) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(62.46, 14.55, 162.83) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(25.936, 30.948, 30.588) | |
| Decimal | 8363663 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #7F9E8F, 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 #7F9E8F | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.19:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.92:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #7F9E8F as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.92:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.19:1 | Pass | Pass | 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 #7F9E8F looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#9d998eProtanopia
no red cones#979590Deuteranopia
no green cones#799e9aTritanopia
no blue cones#979797Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #7f9e8f; }
.text { color: #7f9e8f; }
.border { border: 2px solid #7f9e8f; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(127 158 143 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #7f9e8f, #7f9e9e); }
Similar colors
#7d9b89Parisian Patina#849c8dMother Earth#829f96Japanese Bonsai#75978fYucca#8ba58fEnvy#819e84Vineyard#8ca891OMGreen#80aa95Catnip
Closest common color name: Juniper.
Questions
- What color is #7F9E8F?
- #7F9E8F is a grayish spring green, closest to the named color Parisian Patina. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #7F9E8F?
- The RGB value is 127, 158, 143: 127 red, 158 green and 143 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #7F9E8F?
- The complementary color is #9E7F8E, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #7F9E8F?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 7.19:1 and white text 2.92:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.