Information about #7E8787 color

#7E8787 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #7E8787 is classified in the Register under the Cyan Color Family, with Desaturated and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(126, 135, 135) (49.4% red, 52.9% green, 52.9% blue), or CMYK 4 / 0 / 0 / 47 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#7E8787 is a muted, almost neutral grey 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 almost identical to Cold Grey (#808A87). Nearby in the Register you will also find Oslo Grey (#818988) and Revolution (#7E848B).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(126, 135, 135)), which gives #7E8787 its character. On this background, black text reaches a 5.7:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AA); white stays at 3.7:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#7E8787 color variations

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#7E8787 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 #7E8787

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

Cold Grey color link
Cold Grey

#808A87

Oslo Grey color link
Oslo Grey

#818988

Revolution color link
Revolution

#7E848B

Grey Granite color link
Grey Granite

#808782

Regent Grey color link
Regent Grey

#798488

Sword color link
Sword

#808284

Aluminium color link
Aluminium

#848789

Ricochet color link
Ricochet

#848484

Dolphin Gray color link
Dolphin Gray

#828E84

Silver Steel color link
Silver Steel

#878786

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#7E8787
  • RGB126, 135, 135
  • CMYK4, 0, 0, 47
  • CSSrgb(126, 135, 135)
  • HSL180°, 4%, 51%
  • HSL Precise180°, 3.614%, 51.176%
  • HSV180°, 7%, 53%
  • HSB180°, 7%, 53%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.494
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.529
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.529
  • GLSLvec3(0.494, 0.529, 0.529)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.494, 0.529, 0.529, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.494, 0.529, 0.529)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB49.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB52.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB52.9%
  • Color FamilyCyan
  • Saturation FamilyDesaturated
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID7E8787
  • DECIMAL ID8292231
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01