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HEX 73787E - #73787E, RGB(115,120,126) Color


Color Name: Gray (Grey)*
Hex Color Code: #73787E
RGB Color Code: RGB(115, 120, 126)
CMYK Values*: 8.7%, 4.8%, 0.0%, 50.6%



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What color is 73787E?

The RGB color code for color number #73787E is RGB(115, 120, 126). In the RGB color model, #73787E has a red value of 115, a green value of 120, and a blue value of 126. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 8.7% cyan, 4.8% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 50.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 212.7° (degrees), 4.6 % saturation, and 47.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #73787E has a hue of 212.7° (degrees), 8.7 % saturation and 49.4 % brightness/value.



Color 73787E is cool or warm?

Color 73787E is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #73787E? (For interior and product design)

73787E has an LRV of nearly 19. By LRV value, it is a medium dark color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

#73787E

Light Color


Compare LRV 19 of #73787E with dark and light Color




Is #73787E Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 73787E meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.

WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.

  • Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
  • Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.





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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


HEX #73787E color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(115, 120, 126)
Red
115 (45.1%)
Green
120 (47.1%)
Blue
126 (49.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
8.73%
Magenta
4.76%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
50.59%

HSL

HSL(212.73deg, 4.6 %, 47.3 %)

Hue
212.73°
Saturation
4.56 %.
Lightness
47.25 %.

RYB

RYB(78, 100, 111)
Red
78 (30.4%)
Yellow
100 (39.2%)
Blue
111 (43.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
212.73°
Saturation
8.73 %.
Brightness / Value
49.41 %.

HWB

H: 212.73°

W: 45.10 %

B: 50.59 %

XYZ

X : 17.55

Y : 18.58

Z : 22.4

YXY

Y1 : 18.58

X : 0.3

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 54.90%

M : 52.94%

Y : 50.59%


LRV

~ 18.6 %

Munsell Color System

7.7B 4.9/0.8

CIE-Lab

L : 50.2

A : -0.6

B : -3.93

CIE-Lch

L : 50.2

C : 3.98

H : 261.34

CIE-Luv

L : 50.2

U : -3.07

V : -5.37

Hunter-Lab

L : 43.11

A : -2.76

B : -0.63






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #73787E

Here are the colors similar to 73787E. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.

#7F7F7F
Gray (Grey)
ΔE - 4.74 (95.3% similar)
#727472
Nickel
ΔE - 4.81 (95.2% similar)
#808080
Neon Gray
ΔE - 4.99 (95.0% similar)
#708090
Slate Gray
ΔE - 5.87 (94.1% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 73787E.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 73787E.

#75787B
PANTONE Cool Gray 9 C
ΔE - 1.67 (98.3% similar)
#7B8085
PANTONE 10389 C
ΔE - 3.15 (96.8% similar)
#6B7175
PANTONE 10390 C
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
#7F7E83
PANTONE 4278 C
ΔE - 4.24 (95.8% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 73787E.

#7C7E81
BS 00-A-07 - Grey
ΔE - 3.15 (96.9% similar)
#697C8D
BS 20-D-44 - Blue
ΔE - 6.16 (93.8% similar)
#6A696C
BS 22-B-25 - Nightshade
ΔE - 6.38 (93.6% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 73787E.

#797B7A
RAL 9023 - Pearl Dark Gray
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)
#7A7B7A
RAL 7037 - Dusty Gray
ΔE - 4.24 (95.8% similar)
#7F868A
RAL 7046 - Telegray 2
ΔE - 5.46 (94.5% similar)
#6C6E6B
RAL 7005 - Mouse Gray
ΔE - 6.51 (93.5% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 73787E.



Paint color for Hex #73787E

Here are the paint colors similar to 73787E. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 73787E similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #73787E to Benjamin Moore

#757B83
Silver Streak (2119-40)
ΔE - 1.54 (98.5% similar)
#6D7378
Gray Shower (2125-30)
ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)
#787B7D
Steel Wool (2121-20)
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)
#727C83
Wolf Gray (2127-40)
ΔE - 2.55 (97.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 73787E similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #73787E to Dunn-Edwards

#797B80
Tarnished Silver (DE 6355)
ΔE - 2.05 (97.9% similar)
#6C757D
Vulcan (DE 6341)
ΔE - 2.34 (97.7% similar)
#6F7476
Battleship Gray (DEC 797)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#727A7C
Rhinoceros (DE 6327)
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 73787E similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #73787E to Valspar

#70777A
Deco Gray (8006-7D)
ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)
#6D7983
Deep Channel (8006-8E)
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)
#7C7F86
Nuts and Bolts (V136-5)
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
#7D7F83
Vessel Gray (4005-2A)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 73787E similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #73787E to PPG Paints

#6E7376
Improbable (PPG1011-5)
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)
#6F7678
Volcanic Ash (PPG1012-6)
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
#6B7680
Sheffield Gray (PPG1041-6)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 73787E similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #73787E to Sherwin Williams

#777F86
Downing Slate (SW 2819)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#727C7F
Foggy Day (SW 6235)
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)
#797978
Westchester Gray (SW 2849)
ΔE - 4.25 (95.7% similar)
#7B787D
Special Gray (SW 6277)
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)


Behr

Hex color 73787E similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #73787E to Behr

#6F7B84
Charcoal Blue (N490-5)
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#6E7173
Antique Tin (PPU18-03)
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)
#6D7273
Dawn Gray (MQ5-28)
ΔE - 3.85 (96.1% similar)
#757574
Iron Mountain (N520-5)
ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 73787E similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #73787E to Farrow & Ball

#748284
De Nimes (299)
ΔE - 6.14 (93.9% similar)
#87847F
Mole's Breath (276)
ΔE - 8.35 (91.7% similar)
#606565
Down Pipe (26)
ΔE - 8.35 (91.7% similar)
#7C8E96
Selvedge (306)
ΔE - 9.06 (90.9% similar)







Color Combinations


#73787E color palettes and scheme combination


Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.




Complementary / Opposite Color



73787E
Gray (Grey)*

7E7973
Gray (Grey)*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of #73787E?

Color that best contrast with #73787E is #7E7973, color name is Gray (Grey)*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments #73787E?

Complementary or Opposite color for #73787E is #7E7973, color name is Gray (Grey)*.





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