Information about #7B9BAF color

#7B9BAF color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #7B9BAF is classified in the Register under the Azure Color Family, with Low Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(123, 155, 175) (48.2% red, 60.8% green, 68.6% blue), or CMYK 20 / 8 / 0 / 31 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #7B9BAF reads as a gently muted sky-leaning azure and sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Designers typically reach for tones like this for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Weldon Blue (#7C98AB). Nearby in the Register you will also find Grayish Cerulean (#7D9EA8) and Greyblue (#77A1B5).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(123, 155, 175)), which gives #7B9BAF its character. If you plan to put text on a #7B9BAF background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 7.1:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.9:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #7B9BAF is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#7B9BAF color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#7B9BAF color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #7B9BAF

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Weldon Blue color link
Weldon Blue

#7C98AB

Greyblue color link
Greyblue

#77A1B5

Awash color link
Awash

#739CA9

Bali Hai color link
Bali Hai

#849CA9

Blue Moon color link
Blue Moon

#7296AB

Ashley Blue color link
Ashley Blue

#8699AB

Bluegrey color link
Bluegrey

#85A3B2

Ziggurat color link
Ziggurat

#81A6AA

Grayish Cyan color link
Grayish Cyan

#7DA8A8

Bluey Grey color link
Bluey Grey

#89A0B0

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#7B9BAF
  • RGB123, 155, 175
  • CMYK20, 8, 0, 31
  • CSSrgb(123, 155, 175)
  • HSL203°, 25%, 58%
  • HSL Precise203.077°, 24.528%, 58.431%
  • HSV203°, 30%, 69%
  • HSB203°, 30%, 69%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.482
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.608
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.686
  • GLSLvec3(0.482, 0.608, 0.686)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.482, 0.608, 0.686, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.482, 0.608, 0.686)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB48.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB60.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB68.6%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID7B9BAF
  • DECIMAL ID8100783
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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