Information about #7D999D color

#7D999D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #7D999D is classified in the Register under the Cyan Color Family, with Low Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(125, 153, 157) (49% red, 60% green, 61.6% blue), or CMYK 13 / 2 / 0 / 38 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#7D999D is a gently muted cyan that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. 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 Ash Blue (#7A9598). Nearby in the Register you will also find Metamorphis (#809D96) and Crescent (#839596).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(125, 153, 157)), which gives #7D999D its character. If you plan to put text on a #7D999D background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.9:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.0:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #7D999D is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#7D999D color variations

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#7D999D 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 #7D999D

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

Ash Blue color link
Ash Blue

#7A9598

Metamorphis color link
Metamorphis

#809D96

Crescent color link
Crescent

#839596

Destiny color link
Destiny

#889E9D

Quicksilver color link
Quicksilver

#889A97

Weldon Blue color link
Weldon Blue

#7C98AB

Bali Hai color link
Bali Hai

#849CA9

Neutral Bay color link
Neutral Bay

#858D99

Instinct color link
Instinct

#8C979D

Forcefield color link
Forcefield

#899694

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#7D999D
  • RGB125, 153, 157
  • CMYK13, 2, 0, 38
  • CSSrgb(125, 153, 157)
  • HSL188°, 14%, 55%
  • HSL Precise187.5°, 14.035%, 55.294%
  • HSV188°, 20%, 62%
  • HSB188°, 20%, 62%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.490
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.600
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.616
  • GLSLvec3(0.490, 0.600, 0.616)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.490, 0.600, 0.616, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.490, 0.600, 0.616)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB49%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB60%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB61.6%
  • Color FamilyCyan
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID7D999D
  • DECIMAL ID8231325
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01