#7B8C86 Hex Code
Color Name: Dolphin Gray
What is hex #7B8C86 Color?
The color name of hex code #7B8C86 is Dolphin Gray. The RGB values are (123, 140, 134) which means it is composed of
31% red, 35% green and 34% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:12 M:0 Y:4 K:45. In the HSV/HSB scale, #7B8C86 has a hue of 159°, 12% saturation and a brightness value of 55%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #7B8C86 Color Codes
| Color Name | Dolphin Gray |
| RGB Values | (123, 140, 134) |
| CMYK Values | (12%, 0%, 4%, 45%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (159°, 12%, 55%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #669999 |
| Inverse Color | #847379 [Rocket Metallic] |
| Closest Pantone® | 430 C |
| Closest RAL | 7046 [Telegrey 2] |
| Complementary Color | #8C7B81 [Rocket Metallic] |
| #7B8C86 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #848484 |
| Desaturated | #848484 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #868686 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #888888 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #BBBBBB |
Hex #7B8C86 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #7B8C86 is #8C7B81 which is called Rocket Metallic. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #7B8C86 color is offered by #8C7B81. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #7B8C86 are #7B8A8C and #7B8C7E, called Dolphin Gray and Dolphin Gray, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #7B8C86 with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #7B8C86 are #8C7B8A (Taupe Gray) and #8C7E7B (Rocket Metallic). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#7B8C86 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #867B8C (Taupe Gray) and #8C867B (Middle Grey) along with #7B8C86, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #7B8C86 has #867B8C (Taupe Gray), #8C7B81 (Rocket Metallic) and #818C7B (Dolphin Gray). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #7B8C86 contains #7E7B8C (Gray (HTML/CSS Gray)), #8C7B81 (Rocket Metallic) and #8A8C7B (Middle Grey). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #7B8C86 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #7B8C86 rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of 7B8C86 Color
Tints
95A39E- A3AFAA
- B0BAB6
- BDC6C3
- CAD1CF
- D7DDDB
- E5E8E7
- F2F4F3
Tones
- 7C8A85
- 7D8884
- 7D8784
- 7E8683
- 7E8582
- 7F8482
- 7F8281
- 808181
Shades
- 62706B
- 56625E
- 4A5450
- 3E4643
- 313836
- 252A28
- 191C1B
- 0C0E0D
#7B8C86 Color Patterns
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#7B8C86 Gingham Checks
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#7B8C86 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#7B8C86 Polka Dots Pattern
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#7B8C86 Honeycomb Pattern
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#7B8C86 Leaves Pattern
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#7B8C86 Houndstooth Pattern
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#7B8C86 Trellis Pattern
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#7B8C86 Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
