Information about #7B9CA1 color

#7B9CA1 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#7B9CA1 falls into the Cyan Color FamilyLow Saturation, Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(123, 156, 161) — 48.2% red, 61.2% green, 63.1% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 15 / 2 / 0 / 37. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A gently muted aqua cyan, #7B9CA1 sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Expect to see shades like this in balanced palettes where no single element should shout. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Grayish Cerulean (#7D9EA8). Nearby in the Register you will also find Weldon Blue (#7C98AB) and Awash (#739CA9).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(123, 156, 161)), which gives #7B9CA1 its character. On this background, black text reaches a 7.1:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); white stays at 3.0:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#7B9CA1 color variations

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#7B9CA1 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 #7B9CA1

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

Weldon Blue color link
Weldon Blue

#7C98AB

Awash color link
Awash

#739CA9

Ash Blue color link
Ash Blue

#7A9598

Bali Hai color link
Bali Hai

#849CA9

Metamorphis color link
Metamorphis

#809D96

Destiny color link
Destiny

#889E9D

Grayish Cyan color link
Grayish Cyan

#7DA8A8

Blue Moon color link
Blue Moon

#7296AB

Ziggurat color link
Ziggurat

#81A6AA

Ashley Blue color link
Ashley Blue

#8699AB

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#7B9CA1
  • RGB123, 156, 161
  • CMYK15, 2, 0, 37
  • CSSrgb(123, 156, 161)
  • HSL188°, 17%, 56%
  • HSL Precise187.895°, 16.814%, 55.686%
  • HSV188°, 24%, 63%
  • HSB188°, 24%, 63%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.482
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.612
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.631
  • GLSLvec3(0.482, 0.612, 0.631)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.482, 0.612, 0.631, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.482, 0.612, 0.631)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB48.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB61.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB63.1%
  • Color FamilyCyan
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID7B9CA1
  • DECIMAL ID8101025
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01