#937E7D color
The hex color #937E7D is a grayish red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 57.6% red, 49.4% green and 49% blue (147, 126, 125).
Its hue angle is 3°, with 9% saturation and 53% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 14% magenta, 15% yellow and 42% black.
The closest named color is Opium (#987E7E), a difference of 2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.52:1).
#937E7D color codes
| HEX | #937E7D | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(147, 126, 125) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(57.6%, 49.4%, 49%) | |
| HSL | hsl(3, 9%, 53%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(3, 15%, 58%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 14%, 15%, 42%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(54.66, 7.87, 3.52) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(54.66, 8.62, 24.12) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(23.195, 22.606, 22.54) | |
| Decimal | 9666173 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #937E7D, 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 #937E7D | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.52:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.8:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #937E7D as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.8:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.52:1 | 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 #937E7D looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#82817dProtanopia
no red cones#86847dDeuteranopia
no green cones#987c7eTritanopia
no blue cones#838383Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #937e7d; }
.text { color: #937e7d; }
.border { border: 2px solid #937e7d; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(147 126 125 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #937e7d, #93897d); }
Similar colors
#987e7eOpium#8f7f85Mighty Mauve#987d73Hemp#8b7e77Hurricane#897d76Moon Rock#9b8b84Ruins of Metal#92898aZinc#a48a80Earthbound
Closest common color name: Mocha.
Questions
- What color is #937E7D?
- #937E7D is a grayish red, closest to the named color Opium. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #937E7D?
- The RGB value is 147, 126, 125: 147 red, 126 green and 125 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #937E7D?
- The complementary color is #7D9293, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #937E7D?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.52:1 and white text 3.8:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.