Information about #7C686E color

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Basic facts about this digital color

#7C686E falls into the Rose Color Family — Desaturated, Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(124, 104, 110) — 48.6% red, 40.8% green, 43.1% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 8 / 5 / 51. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#7C686E presents itself as a muted, almost neutral grey — one that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for balanced palettes where no single element should shout. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Innuendo (#77696F). Nearby in the Register you will also find Falcon (#7F626D) and Weathered Grey (#776F6F).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(124, 104, 110)), which gives #7C686E its character. On this background, white text reaches a 5.2:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AA); black stays at 4.1:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#7C686E color variations

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#7C686E 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 #7C686E

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

Innuendo color link
Innuendo

#77696F

Falcon color link
Falcon

#7F626D

Empress color link
Empress

#7C7173

Arabella color link
Arabella

#85636E

Old Lavender color link
Old Lavender

#796878

Riverstone color link
Riverstone

#797067

Pat Routa color link
Pat Routa

#777270

Smokey Gray color link
Smokey Gray

#726E6D

Ferra color link
Ferra

#876A68

#7C686E color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#7C686E
  • RGB124, 104, 110
  • CMYK0, 8, 5, 51
  • HSL342°, 9%, 45%
  • HSL Precise342°, 8.772%, 44.706%
  • HSV342°, 16%, 49%
  • HSB342°, 16%, 49%
  • HEX ID7C686E
  • DECIMAL ID8153198
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Rose
  • Saturation FamilyDesaturated
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB48.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB40.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB43.1%
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