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HEX 7E8799 - #7E8799, RGB(126,135,153) Color


Color Name: Light Slate Gray*
Hex Color Code: #7E8799
RGB Color Code: RGB(126, 135, 153)
CMYK Values*: 17.6%, 11.8%, 0.0%, 40.0%



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What color is 7E8799?

The RGB color code for color number #7E8799 is RGB(126, 135, 153). In the RGB color model, #7E8799 has a red value of 126, a green value of 135, and a blue value of 153. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 17.6% cyan, 11.8% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 40.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 220° (degrees), 11.7 % saturation, and 54.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #7E8799 has a hue of 220° (degrees), 17.6 % saturation and 60.0 % brightness/value.



Color 7E8799 is cool or warm?

Color 7E8799 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #7E8799? (For interior and product design)

7E8799 has an LRV of nearly 24. 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.



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#7E8799

Light Color


Compare LRV 24 of #7E8799 with dark and light Color




Is #7E8799 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 7E8799 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 #7E8799 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(126, 135, 153)
Red
126 (49.4%)
Green
135 (52.9%)
Blue
153 (60.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
17.65%
Magenta
11.76%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
40.00%

HSL

HSL(220deg, 11.7 %, 54.7 %)

Hue
220°
Saturation
11.69 %.
Lightness
54.71 %.

RYB

RYB(59, 80, 99)
Red
59 (23.1%)
Yellow
80 (31.6%)
Blue
99 (38.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
220°
Saturation
17.65 %.
Brightness / Value
60.00 %.

HWB

H: 220°

W: 49.41 %

B: 40.00 %

XYZ

X : 23.02

Y : 24.06

Z : 33.57

YXY

Y1 : 24.06

X : 0.29

Y2 : 0.3

CMY

C : 50.59%

M : 47.06%

Y : 40.00%


LRV

~ 24.1 %

Munsell Color System

0.5PB 5.5/2

CIE-Lab

L : 56.15

A : 0.66

B : -10.71

CIE-Lch

L : 56.15

C : 10.73

H : 273.54

CIE-Luv

L : 56.15

U : -5.75

V : -15.69

Hunter-Lab

L : 49.05

A : -2.09

B : -6.23






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #7E8799

Here are the colors similar to 7E8799. 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.

#778899
Light Slate Gray
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)
#778BA5
Shadow Blue
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)
#8D90A1
Manatee
ΔE - 4.49 (95.5% similar)
#708090
Slate Gray
ΔE - 4.79 (95.2% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 7E8799.

#7B859B
PANTONE 4135 C
ΔE - 1.73 (98.3% similar)
#7F8195
PANTONE 4127 C
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)
#8A8B99
PANTONE 8160 C
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)
#72829F
PANTONE 2373 C
ΔE - 4.55 (95.4% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 7E8799.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 7E8799.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 7E8799.

#888AA4
BS 22-D-43 - Violet
ΔE - 5.55 (94.4% similar)
#7A7C93
BS 22-D-44 - Purple
ΔE - 5.73 (94.3% similar)
#7E94A9
BS 20-D-43 - Blue
ΔE - 6.11 (93.9% similar)
#6D88A0
BS 20-C-37 - Viking
ΔE - 6.16 (93.8% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 7E8799.

#7F868A
RAL 7046 - Telegray 2
ΔE - 6.76 (93.2% similar)
#7A888E
RAL 7000 - Squirrel Gray
ΔE - 7.18 (92.8% similar)
#637D96
RAL 5014 - Pigeon Blue
ΔE - 7.45 (92.6% similar)
#8C969D
RAL 7001 - Silver Gray
ΔE - 7.46 (92.5% similar)


Paint color for Hex #7E8799

Here are the paint colors similar to 7E8799. 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.


PPG Paints

Hex color 7E8799 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #7E8799 to PPG Paints

#818B9C
Prophetic Sea (PPG1042-5)
ΔE - 1.56 (98.4% similar)
#808EA1
Acceleration (PPG10-21)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#838BA4
Violet Aura (PPG1168-5)
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)
#8290A6
Blueberry Muffin (PPG1164-5)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 7E8799 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #7E8799 to Benjamin Moore

#84899A
Irises (1440)
ΔE - 2.04 (98.0% similar)
#8690A4
Flower Box (CSP-530)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#7685A1
Stratford Blue (831)
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)
#747D92
Luxe (AF-580)
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)


Behr

Hex color 7E8799 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #7E8799 to Behr

#848B99
River Tour (PPU15-08)
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
#858C9B
Applause Please (MQ5-12)
ΔE - 2.25 (97.8% similar)
#768294
Tranquil Pond (PPU15-07)
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)
#8190A4
Montage (MQ5-16)
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 7E8799 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #7E8799 to Valspar

#738092
Andrew's Hoodie (M309)
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
#7C8DA2
Norwegian Night (V111-4)
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
#7F8B97
Wet Seal (T681)
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)
#717F90
Window Screen (4004-4A)
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 7E8799 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #7E8799 to Sherwin Williams

#8990A3
Dusty Heather (SW 9073)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
#757C91
Soulful Blue (SW 6543)
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)
#7A848D
Storm Cloud (SW 6249)
ΔE - 4.86 (95.1% similar)
#8595AA
Dried Lavender (SW 9072)
ΔE - 5.18 (94.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 7E8799 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #7E8799 to Dunn-Edwards

#787E93
Your Shadow (DE 5921)
ΔE - 3.85 (96.2% similar)
#8D95AA
London Fog (DE 5920)
ΔE - 5.16 (94.8% similar)
#6C849B
Lakeville (DE 5872)
ΔE - 5.63 (94.4% similar)
#838298
Soft Charcoal (DE 5935)
ΔE - 5.67 (94.3% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 7E8799 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #7E8799 to Farrow & Ball

#7C8E96
Selvedge (306)
ΔE - 7.56 (92.4% similar)
#6A8FB2
Cook's Blue (237)
ΔE - 8.79 (91.2% similar)
#8D838C
Brassica (271)
ΔE - 9.33 (90.7% similar)
#8C8E8D
Plummett (272)
ΔE - 9.49 (90.5% similar)







Color Combinations


#7E8799 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



7E8799
Light Slate Gray*

99907E
Grullo*


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 #7E8799?

Color that best contrast with #7E8799 is #99907E, color name is Grullo*
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 #7E8799?

Complementary or Opposite color for #7E8799 is #99907E, color name is Grullo*.





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