Information about #7B742A color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #7B742A is classified in the Register under the Yellow Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(123, 116, 42) (48.2% red, 45.5% green, 16.5% blue), or CMYK 0 / 3 / 32 / 52 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#7B742A is a confidently colored golden yellow that sits comfortably between light and dark. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Crete (#77712B). Nearby in the Register you will also find Pesto (#7C7631) and Olivetone (#747028).

In RGB terms — rgb(123, 116, 42) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #7B742A background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 4.8:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.4:1. #7B742A has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#7B742A color variations

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#7B742A 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 #7B742A

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

Crete color link
Crete

#77712B

Pesto color link
Pesto

#7C7631

Olivetone color link
Olivetone

#747028

Yukon Gold color link
Yukon Gold

#826A21

Pacifika color link
Pacifika

#778120

Corn Harvest color link
Corn Harvest

#8D702A

Fiddlesticks color link
Fiddlesticks

#7D641D

Rain Forest color link
Rain Forest

#667028

#7B742A color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#7B742A
  • RGB123, 116, 42
  • CMYK0, 3, 32, 52
  • HSL55°, 49%, 32%
  • HSL Precise54.815°, 49.091%, 32.353%
  • HSV55°, 66%, 48%
  • HSB55°, 66%, 48%
  • HEX ID7B742A
  • DECIMAL ID8090666
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Yellow
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB48.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB45.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB16.5%
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