Color swatch image showing #7CA0B8 with RGB(124,160,184) values

#7CA0B8 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #7CA0B8 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#7CA0B8 Color Information

#7CA0B8 RGB value is (124, 160, 184). The hex color red value is 124, green is 160, and blue is 184. Its HSL format shows a hue of 204°, saturation of 30 percent, and lightness of 60 percent. The CMYK process values are 33 percent, 13 percent, 0 percent, 28 percent.

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#7CA0B8 Color Meaning

Color #7CA0B8 signifies transitional calm, nostalgic peace, and softening day. #7CA0B8 soft, greyish-blue is the color of the sky in the hour after sunset, suggesting quiet reflection, the end of work, and gentle melancholy. Psychologically, color #7CA0B8 soothes agitation, promotes gentle introspection, and marks a peaceful transition from activity to rest. #7CA0B8 culturally references evening landscapes, vintage postcards, and the color of faded jeans worn soft. Spiritually, #7CA0B8 color represents the grace of endings, clarity found in softening light, and the soul's transition from the external to the internal, embodying a serene and contemplative closure.

Color Conversion

Convert #7CA0B8 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#7CA0B8
RGB
rgb(124, 160, 184)
HSL
hsl(204°, 30%, 60%)
CMYK
cmyk(33%, 13%, 0%, 28%)
HSV
hsv(204°, 33%, 72%)
XYZ
29.5347 32.8874 50.1387
Yxy
32.8874 0.2624 0.2922
Hunter Lab
57.3475 -0.9191 -2.4223
CIE-Lab
64.0696 -6.4644 -16.3917

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red124 / 255 (49%)
49%
Green160 / 255 (63%)
63%
Blue184 / 255 (72%)
72%

CMYK Values

Cyan33 / 100 (33%)
33%
Magenta13 / 100 (13%)
13%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)28 / 100 (28%)
28%

Color Variations

#7CA0B8 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#7CA0B8 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #7CA0B8 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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#7CA0B8

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.77:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.77:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.77:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #7CA0B8 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#7CA0B8

protanopia

#8c8cb2

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #7CA0B8;

Text Color

color: #7CA0B8;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #7CA0B8;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #7CA0B840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #7CA0B8;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7CA0B8 0%, #3e5f74 100%);

#7CA0B8 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #7CA0B8 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.