Information about #706B7E color

#706B7E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #706B7E belongs to the Violet Color Family, featuring Desaturated and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(112, 107, 126) (43.9% red, 42% green, 49.4% blue), or CMYK 5 / 7 / 0 / 51 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A muted, almost neutral grey, #706B7E 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 Mousy Wisteria (#766980). Nearby in the Register you will also find Mamba (#766D7C) and Labyrinth (#786A7F).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(112, 107, 126)), which gives #706B7E its character. If you plan to put text on a #706B7E background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.1:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.1:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #706B7E is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#706B7E color variations

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

#706B7E 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 #706B7E

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

Mamba color link
Mamba

#766D7C

Labyrinth color link
Labyrinth

#786A7F

Waterloo color link
Waterloo

#727282

Raven color link
Raven

#6F747B

Rum color link
Rum

#716675

Old Lavender color link
Old Lavender

#796878

Mist Blue color link
Mist Blue

#646D7E

Infinity color link
Infinity

#6A7376

Dolphin color link
Dolphin

#6A6873

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#706B7E
  • RGB112, 107, 126
  • CMYK5, 7, 0, 51
  • CSSrgb(112, 107, 126)
  • HSL256°, 8%, 46%
  • HSL Precise255.789°, 8.155%, 45.686%
  • HSV256°, 15%, 49%
  • HSB256°, 15%, 49%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.439
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.420
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.494
  • GLSLvec3(0.439, 0.420, 0.494)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.439, 0.420, 0.494, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.439, 0.420, 0.494)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB43.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB42%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB49.4%
  • Color FamilyViolet
  • Saturation FamilyDesaturated
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID706B7E
  • DECIMAL ID7367550
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01