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What color is 7E7374?

The RGB color code for color number #7E7374 is RGB(126, 115, 116). In the RGB color model, #7E7374 has a red value of 126, a green value of 115, and a blue value of 116. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 8.7% magenta, 7.9% yellow, and 50.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 354.5° (degrees), 4.6 % saturation, and 47.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #7E7374 has a hue of 354.5° (degrees), 8.7 % saturation and 49.4 % brightness/value.



Color 7E7374 is cool or warm?

Color 7E7374 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #7E7374? (For interior and product design)

7E7374 has an LRV of nearly 18. By LRV value, it is a medium dark color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

#7E7374

Light Color


Compare LRV 18 of #7E7374 with dark and light Color




Is #7E7374 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 7E7374 meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.

WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.

  • Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
  • Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.





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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


HEX #7E7374 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(126, 115, 116)
Red
126 (49.4%)
Green
115 (45.1%)
Blue
116 (45.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
8.73%
Yellow
7.94%
Key
50.59%

HSL

HSL(354.55deg, 4.6 %, 47.3 %)

Hue
354.55°
Saturation
4.56 %.
Lightness
47.25 %.

RYB

RYB(86, 103, 106)
Red
86 (33.7%)
Yellow
103 (40.3%)
Blue
106 (41.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
354.55°
Saturation
8.73 %.
Brightness / Value
49.41 %.

HWB

H: 354.55°

W: 45.10 %

B: 50.59 %

XYZ

X : 17.89

Y : 17.96

Z : 19.05

YXY

Y1 : 17.96

X : 0.33

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 50.59%

M : 54.90%

Y : 54.51%


LRV

~ 18 %

Munsell Color System

8.2R 4.8/0.8

CIE-Lab

L : 49.45

A : 4.44

B : 0.98

CIE-Lch

L : 49.45

C : 4.55

H : 12.49

CIE-Luv

L : 49.45

U : 6.37

V : 0.61

Hunter-Lab

L : 42.38

A : 1.19

B : 3.02






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #7E7374


Here are the colors similar to 7E7374. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#7F7F7F
Gray (Grey)
ΔE - 6.93 (93.1% similar)
#8B8589
Taupe Gray
ΔE - 7.10 (92.9% similar)
#808080
Neon Gray
ΔE - 7.14 (92.9% similar)
#696969
Dim Gray
ΔE - 7.63 (92.4% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 7E7374.


#757171
PANTONE 8422 C
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)
#726D6F
PANTONE 4292 C
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)
#847D80
PANTONE 10383 C
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)
#7E7B79
PANTONE 10394 C
ΔE - 5.37 (94.6% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 7E7374.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 7E7374.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 7E7374.


#6A696C
BS 22-B-25 - Nightshade
ΔE - 6.85 (93.2% similar)
#7C7E81
BS 00-A-07 - Grey
ΔE - 7.46 (92.5% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 7E7374.


#817B73
RAL 7048 - Pearl Mouse Gray
ΔE - 6.91 (93.1% similar)
#7A7B7A
RAL 7037 - Dusty Gray
ΔE - 7.11 (92.9% similar)
#797B7A
RAL 9023 - Pearl Dark Gray
ΔE - 7.69 (92.3% similar)




Paint color for Hex #7E7374


Here are the paint colors similar to 7E7374. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Valspar

Hex color 7E7374 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #7E7374 to Valspar


#7F7A7D
Night on the Moors (8004-1E)
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)
#887E80
Urban Lift (T582)
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)
#777575
Nature Walk (8006-12E)
ΔE - 4.72 (95.3% similar)
#706A67
Vintage Boots (M350)
ΔE - 5.56 (94.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 7E7374 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #7E7374 to Sherwin Williams


#837D7F
Sensuous Gray (SW 7081)
ΔE - 4.27 (95.7% similar)
#8B7C7E
Enigma (SW 6018)
ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)
#7B787D
Special Gray (SW 6277)
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)
#8B7D7B
Renwick Heather (SW 2818)
ΔE - 4.51 (95.5% similar)


Behr

Hex color 7E7374 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #7E7374 to Behr


#887E82
Classy Plum (N570-4)
ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)
#857F7A
Suede Gray (PPU18-17)
ΔE - 6.33 (93.7% similar)
#807C77
Greyhound (PPU24-21)
ΔE - 6.34 (93.7% similar)
#696465
Arabian Veil (PPU17-19)
ΔE - 6.97 (93.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 7E7374 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #7E7374 to Dunn-Edwards


#757374
Bank Vault (DE 6383)
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)
#6C6B6A
Boat Anchor (DE 6377)
ΔE - 6.89 (93.1% similar)
#797B80
Tarnished Silver (DE 6355)
ΔE - 6.99 (93.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 7E7374 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #7E7374 to Benjamin Moore


#827D7B
Granite (AF-660)
ΔE - 5.05 (94.9% similar)
#86807E
Stone (2112-40)
ΔE - 5.65 (94.3% similar)
#848181
Wool Peacoat (CSP-25)
ΔE - 6.33 (93.7% similar)
#6C6B6D
Arctic Seal (CSP-15)
ΔE - 6.39 (93.6% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 7E7374 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #7E7374 to PPG Paints


#6F6A68
Gibraltar Gray (PPG1002-6)
ΔE - 5.60 (94.4% similar)
#817C85
Magic Dust (PPG13-24)
ΔE - 5.65 (94.3% similar)
#8B8283
Pewter Mug (PPG1004-5)
ΔE - 5.73 (94.3% similar)
#807B76
Cool Charcoal (PPG1007-6)
ΔE - 5.80 (94.2% similar)







Color Combinations


#7E7374 color palettes and scheme combination


Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.




Complementary / Opposite Color



7E7374
Gray (Grey)*

737E7D
AuroMetalSaurus*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of #7E7374?

Color that best contrast with #7E7374 is #737E7D, color name is AuroMetalSaurus*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments #7E7374?

Complementary or Opposite color for #7E7374 is #737E7D, color name is AuroMetalSaurus*.





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