Information about #7B7BB0 color

#7B7BB0 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #7B7BB0 belongs to the Blue Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(123, 123, 176) (48.2% red, 48.2% green, 69% blue), or CMYK 21 / 21 / 0 / 31 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#7B7BB0 presents itself as a softly balanced blue — one that feels open and friendly. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Grayish Blue (#7D7DA8). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Ship Cove (#7988AB) and Long Shot (#8776B6).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(123, 123, 176)), which gives #7B7BB0 its character. If you plan to put text on a #7B7BB0 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.3:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 4.0:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#7B7BB0 color variations

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#7B7BB0 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 #7B7BB0

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

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#7B7BB0
  • RGB123, 123, 176
  • CMYK21, 21, 0, 31
  • CSSrgb(123, 123, 176)
  • HSL240°, 25%, 59%
  • HSL Precise240°, 25.118%, 58.627%
  • HSV240°, 30%, 69%
  • HSB240°, 30%, 69%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.482
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.482
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.690
  • GLSLvec3(0.482, 0.482, 0.690)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.482, 0.482, 0.690, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.482, 0.482, 0.690)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB48.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB48.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB69%
  • Color FamilyBlue
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID7B7BB0
  • DECIMAL ID8092592
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01