Information about #7F9490 color

#7F9490 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #7F9490 belongs to the Cyan Color Family, featuring Desaturated and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(127, 148, 144) — 49.8% red, 58% green, 56.5% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 8 / 0 / 2 / 42. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#7F9490 is a quiet, subdued grey 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 a hair away from Granny Smith (#7B948C). Nearby in the Register you will also find Crescent (#839596) and Ash Blue (#7A9598).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(127, 148, 144)), which gives #7F9490 its character. If you plan to put text on a #7F9490 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.5:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.2:1. #7F9490 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#7F9490 color variations

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#7F9490 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 #7F9490

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

Granny Smith color link
Granny Smith

#7B948C

Crescent color link
Crescent

#839596

Ash Blue color link
Ash Blue

#7A9598

Metamorphis color link
Metamorphis

#809D96

Forcefield color link
Forcefield

#899694

Inside Back color link
Inside Back

#848E88

Juniper color link
Juniper

#74918E

Clouded Blue color link
Clouded Blue

#899296

Neutral Bay color link
Neutral Bay

#858D99

Quicksilver color link
Quicksilver

#889A97

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#7F9490
  • RGB127, 148, 144
  • CMYK8, 0, 2, 42
  • CSSrgb(127, 148, 144)
  • HSL169°, 9%, 54%
  • HSL Precise168.571°, 8.936%, 53.922%
  • HSV169°, 14%, 58%
  • HSB169°, 14%, 58%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.498
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.580
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.565
  • GLSLvec3(0.498, 0.580, 0.565)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.498, 0.580, 0.565, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.498, 0.580, 0.565)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB49.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB58%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB56.5%
  • Color FamilyCyan
  • Saturation FamilyDesaturated
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID7F9490
  • DECIMAL ID8361104
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01