Information about #7F8490 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #7F8490 belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring Desaturated and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(127, 132, 144) (49.8% red, 51.8% green, 56.5% blue), or CMYK 7 / 5 / 0 / 44 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A muted, almost neutral neutral grey, #7F8490 sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Expect to see shades like this in understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Revolution (#7E848B). Nearby in the Register you will also find Antique Pewter (#808992) and Rugged Lavender (#80818B).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(127, 132, 144)), which gives #7F8490 its character. If you plan to put text on a #7F8490 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.6:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.7:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #7F8490 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#7F8490 color variations

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#7F8490 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 #7F8490

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

Revolution color link
Revolution

#7E848B

Roman Silver color link
Roman Silver

#838996

Aluminium color link
Aluminium

#848789

Oslo Grey color link
Oslo Grey

#818988

Regent Grey color link
Regent Grey

#798488

Abacus color link
Abacus

#768993

Cold Grey color link
Cold Grey

#808A87

Sword color link
Sword

#808284

#7F8490 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#7F8490
  • RGB127, 132, 144
  • CMYK7, 5, 0, 44
  • HSL222°, 7%, 53%
  • HSL Precise222.353°, 7.113%, 53.137%
  • HSV222°, 12%, 56%
  • HSB222°, 12%, 56%
  • HEX ID7F8490
  • DECIMAL ID8357008
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Azure
  • Saturation FamilyDesaturated
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB49.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB51.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB56.5%
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