#7C7599
A medium, muted blue closely aligning with Slategray.
About #7C7599
The hex code #7C7599 represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Slategray. In the RGB color space, it consists of 124 red, 117 green, and 153 blue.
When sending designs containing this color to a printer, the CMYK values come into play. The color uses 19% Cyan, 24% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 40% Black. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#7C7599
RGB124, 117, 153
HSL251.7°, 15.0%, 52.9%
CMYK19%, 24%, 0%, 40%
HSV251.7°, 23.5%, 60.0%
LAB51.0, 10.5, -18.5
XYZ20.4, 19.3, 32.8
Decimal8156569
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
4.32:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
4.86:1
Text on #000000
AA
4.13:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
4.13:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #7C7599;
}
.text-color {
color: #7C7599;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #7C7599;
}