Information about #7B997B color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #7B997B belongs to the Green Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(123, 153, 123) — 48.2% red, 60% green, 48.2% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 12 / 0 / 12 / 40. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#7B997B is a calm, restrained green that feels open and friendly. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Greeny Grey (#7EA07A). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Grey Green (#789B73) and Amulet (#7D9D72).

In RGB terms — rgb(123, 153, 123) — the green channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #7B997B background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.7:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.1:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#7B997B color variations

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#7B997B 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 #7B997B

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

Greeny Grey color link
Greeny Grey

#7EA07A

Grey Green color link
Grey Green

#789B73

Amulet color link
Amulet

#7D9D72

Bluegrass color link
Bluegrass

#839783

Oxley color link
Oxley

#6D9A79

Green Grey color link
Green Grey

#77926F

Bach color link
Bach

#839270

Dolphin Gray color link
Dolphin Gray

#828E84

Seagrass color link
Seagrass

#86A475

Sage Green color link
Sage Green

#848B79

#7B997B color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#7B997B
  • RGB123, 153, 123
  • CMYK12, 0, 12, 40
  • HSL120°, 13%, 54%
  • HSL Precise120°, 12.821%, 54.118%
  • HSV120°, 20%, 60%
  • HSB120°, 20%, 60%
  • HEX ID7B997B
  • DECIMAL ID8100219
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Green
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB48.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB60%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB48.2%
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