Information about #7B728E color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #7B728E belongs to the Violet Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(123, 114, 142) (48.2% red, 44.7% green, 55.7% blue), or CMYK 7 / 11 / 0 / 44 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#7B728E presents itself as a softly toned blue-purple violet — one that feels open and friendly. In practice it works well for versatile mid-ground roles, from cards to secondary buttons. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Grey Purple (#826D8C). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Rhythm (#777696) and Skeletony (#777887).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(123, 114, 142)), which gives #7B728E its character. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #7B728E: 4.6:1 contrast (passing WCAG AA) versus 4.5:1 for white. #7B728E has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#7B728E color variations

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#7B728E 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 #7B728E

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

Grey Purple color link
Grey Purple

#826D8C

Rhythm color link
Rhythm

#777696

Skeletony color link
Skeletony

#777887

Stained Red color link
Stained Red

#78779B

Purple Grey color link
Purple Grey

#866F85

Waterloo color link
Waterloo

#727282

Eighth Tuna color link
Eighth Tuna

#7A7F85

Storm Grey color link
Storm Grey

#747880

Graceland color link
Graceland

#877482

Labyrinth color link
Labyrinth

#786A7F

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#7B728E
  • RGB123, 114, 142
  • CMYK7, 11, 0, 44
  • CSSrgb(123, 114, 142)
  • HSL259°, 11%, 50%
  • HSL Precise259.286°, 11.024%, 50.196%
  • HSV259°, 20%, 56%
  • HSB259°, 20%, 56%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.482
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.447
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.557
  • GLSLvec3(0.482, 0.447, 0.557)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.482, 0.447, 0.557, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.482, 0.447, 0.557)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB48.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB44.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB55.7%
  • Color FamilyViolet
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID7B728E
  • DECIMAL ID8090254
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01