Information about #7960CD color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #7960CD is classified in the Register under the Blue Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(121, 96, 205) (47.5% red, 37.6% green, 80.4% blue), or CMYK 33 / 43 / 0 / 20 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #7960CD reads as a pleasantly vivid classic blue and sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Designers typically reach for tones like this for balanced palettes where no single element should shout. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Purple Sage Bush (#7A5DC7). Nearby in the Register you will also find Light Indigo (#6D5ACF) and Fuchsia Blue (#7A58C1).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(121, 96, 205)), which gives #7960CD its character. On this background, white text reaches a 4.8:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AA); black stays at 4.4:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#7960CD color variations

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#7960CD color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #7960CD

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Light Indigo color link
Light Indigo

#6D5ACF

Fuchsia Blue color link
Fuchsia Blue

#7A58C1

Slate Blue color link
Slate Blue

#6A5ACD

Toolbox color link
Toolbox

#746CC0

Moody Blue color link
Moody Blue

#8378C7

True V color link
True V

#8A73D6

Purpley color link
Purpley

#8756E4

Ube color link
Ube

#8878C3

#7960CD color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#7960CD
  • RGB121, 96, 205
  • CMYK33, 43, 0, 20
  • HSL254°, 52%, 59%
  • HSL Precise253.761°, 52.153%, 59.02%
  • HSV254°, 53%, 80%
  • HSB254°, 53%, 80%
  • HEX ID7960CD
  • DECIMAL ID7954637
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Blue
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB47.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB37.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB80.4%
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