Color swatch image showing #7F7685 with RGB(127,118,133) values

#7F7685 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #7F7685 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#7F7685 Color Information

#7F7685 RGB value is (127, 118, 133). The hex color red value is 127, green is 118, and blue is 133. Its HSL format shows a hue of 276°, saturation of 6 percent, and lightness of 49 percent. The CMYK process values are 5 percent, 11 percent, 0 percent, 48 percent.

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#7F7685 Color Meaning

Color #7F7685 signifies neutrality, balance, and composure. #7F7685 medium gray is unassuming yet stable, providing a sense of reliability and quiet order. Psychologically, color #7F7685 reduces emotional overstimulation, fosters clear judgment, and serves as a neutral support for other colors. Culturally, color #7F7685 embodies sophistication, practicality, and restraint in Western contexts, while in Eastern philosophy #7F7685 reflects equilibrium and moderation. Fengshui encourages gray for stabilizing energy in spaces without drawing excessive attention. In chakra work, #7F7685 is associated with grounding and the subtle balance between extremes, linking partially to root and solar plexus energies. In arts and design, color #7F7685 is a foundational color. #7F7685 works as a background, text, or accent that allows brighter shades to shine, contributing to structured, contemporary, and industrial aesthetics. Its medium shade bridges light and dark contrasts effectively.

Color Conversion

Convert #7F7685 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
#7F7685
RGB
rgb(127, 118, 133)
HSL
hsl(276°, 6%, 49%)
CMYK
cmyk(5%, 11%, 0%, 48%)
HSV
hsv(276°, 11%, 52%)
XYZ
19.4645 19.1623 24.8631
Yxy
19.1623 0.3066 0.3018
Hunter Lab
43.7748 0.5093 -0.5159
CIE-Lab
50.8766 6.4554 -6.9398

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red127 / 255 (50%)
50%
Green118 / 255 (46%)
46%
Blue133 / 255 (52%)
52%

CMYK Values

Cyan5 / 100 (5%)
Magenta11 / 100 (11%)
11%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)48 / 100 (48%)
48%

Color Variations

#7F7685 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

#7F7685 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 #7F7685 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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#7F7685

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.35:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.35:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.35:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #7F7685 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

#7F7685

protanopia

#7b7b81

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #7F7685;

Text Color

color: #7F7685;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #7F7685;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #7F768540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #7F7685;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7F7685 0%, #4b464e 100%);

#7F7685 Color FAQs

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