#7CA0BD Color Meaning and Information

#7CA0BD Color Information

#7CA0BD RGB value is (124, 160, 189). The hex color red value is 124, green is 160, and blue is 189. Its HSL format shows a hue of 207°, saturation of 33 percent, and lightness of 61 percent. The CMYK process values are 34 percent, 15 percent, 0 percent, 26 percent.

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#7CA0BD Color Meaning

Color #7CA0BD signifies transitional calm, nostalgic peace, and softening day. #7CA0BD 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 #7CA0BD soothes agitation, promotes gentle introspection, and marks a peaceful transition from activity to rest. #7CA0BD culturally references evening landscapes, vintage postcards, and the color of faded jeans worn soft. Spiritually, #7CA0BD 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 #7CA0BD 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

#7CA0BD

RGB

rgb(124, 160, 189)

HSL

hsl(207°, 33%, 61%)

CMYK

cmyk(34%, 15%, 0%, 26%)

HSV

hsv(207°, 34%, 74%)

XYZ

30.0683 33.1008 52.9484

Yxy

33.1008 0.2589 0.2851

Hunter Lab

57.5333 -0.7451 -2.8672

CIE-Lab

64.2425 -5.1821 -18.9264

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red124 / 255 (49%)

49%

Green160 / 255 (63%)

63%

Blue189 / 255 (74%)

74%

CMYK Values

Cyan34 / 100 (34%)

34%

Magenta15 / 100 (15%)

15%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)26 / 100 (26%)

26%

Color Variations

#7CA0BD 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

#7CA0BD 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 #7CA0BD 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#7CA0BD

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.76:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.76:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.76:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #7CA0BD 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

#7CA0BD

protanopia

#8c8cb6

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #7CA0BD;

Text Color

color: #7CA0BD;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #7CA0BD;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #7CA0BD40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #7CA0BD;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7CA0BD 0%, #3d5e79 100%);

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