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HEX 796F5E - #796F5E, RGB(121,111,94) Color


Color Name: Shadow (Shadow Green)*
Hex Color Code: #796F5E
RGB Color Code: RGB(121, 111, 94)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 8.3%, 22.3%, 52.5%



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What color is 796F5E?

The RGB color code for color number #796F5E is RGB(121, 111, 94). In the RGB color model, #796F5E has a red value of 121, a green value of 111, and a blue value of 94. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 8.3% magenta, 22.3% yellow, and 52.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 37.8° (degrees), 12.6 % saturation, and 42.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #796F5E has a hue of 37.8° (degrees), 22.3 % saturation and 47.5 % brightness/value.



Color 796F5E is cool or warm?

Color 796F5E is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #796F5E? (For interior and product design)

796F5E has an LRV of nearly 16. 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.



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#796F5E

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Compare LRV 16 of #796F5E with dark and light Color




Is #796F5E Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 796F5E 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 #796F5E color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(121, 111, 94)
Red
121 (47.5%)
Green
111 (43.5%)
Blue
94 (36.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
8.26%
Yellow
22.31%
Key
52.55%

HSL

HSL(37.78deg, 12.6 %, 42.2 %)

Hue
37.78°
Saturation
12.56 %.
Lightness
42.16 %.

RYB

RYB(99, 119, 110)
Red
99 (38.7%)
Yellow
119 (46.7%)
Blue
110 (43.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
37.78°
Saturation
22.31 %.
Brightness / Value
47.45 %.

HWB

H: 37.78°

W: 36.86 %

B: 52.55 %

XYZ

X : 15.59

Y : 16.24

Z : 12.9

YXY

Y1 : 16.24

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 52.55%

M : 56.47%

Y : 63.14%


LRV

~ 16.2 %

Munsell Color System

6.3Y 4.6/1.9

CIE-Lab

L : 47.29

A : 0.9

B : 10.88

CIE-Lch

L : 47.29

C : 10.92

H : 85.3

CIE-Luv

L : 47.29

U : 7.05

V : 13.72

Hunter-Lab

L : 40.3

A : -1.48

B : 9.23






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #796F5E

Here are the colors similar to 796F5E. 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.

#837050
Shadow (Shadow Green)
ΔE - 5.90 (94.1% similar)
#836953
Pastel Brown
ΔE - 7.43 (92.6% similar)
#727472
Nickel
ΔE - 8.63 (91.4% similar)
#826644
Raw Umber
ΔE - 8.82 (91.2% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 796F5E.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 796F5E.

#766A5E
RAL 7006 - Beige Gray
ΔE - 3.45 (96.5% similar)
#817863
RAL 7002 - Olive Gray
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)
#7A7669
RAL 7003 - Moss Gray
ΔE - 4.05 (95.9% similar)
#7D765A
RAL 6013 - Reed Green
ΔE - 5.51 (94.5% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 796F5E.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 796F5E.

#7A6855
PANTONE 7531 C
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% similar)
#7E6950
PANTONE 4244 C
ΔE - 5.55 (94.5% similar)
#87715A
PANTONE 8005 C
ΔE - 5.80 (94.2% similar)
#786748
PANTONE 2328 C
ΔE - 6.07 (93.9% similar)


Paint color for Hex #796F5E

Here are the paint colors similar to 796F5E. 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.


Valspar

Hex color 796F5E similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #796F5E to Valspar

#7A6F58
Weathered Plank (V147-5)
ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)
#7C6D58
Natural Habitat (M119)
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
#7D7256
Private Affair (8004-23F)
ΔE - 4.31 (95.7% similar)
#787772
Glen Plaid (V118-3)
ΔE - 6.99 (93.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 796F5E similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #796F5E to Sherwin Williams

#7E6F59
High Tea (SW 6159)
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)
#7D745E
Messenger Bag (SW 7740)
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#7A6A51
Roycroft Brass (SW 2843)
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)
#826F5E
Tiki Hut (SW 7509)
ΔE - 4.80 (95.2% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 796F5E similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #796F5E to PPG Paints

#796E54
Conservation (PPG1027-6)
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
#816B56
Salted Pretzel (PPG1077-6)
ΔE - 5.72 (94.3% similar)
#867354
Leather Loafers (PPG1101-6)
ΔE - 5.94 (94.1% similar)
#8B795F
Rain Barrel (PPG1097-6)
ΔE - 6.13 (93.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 796F5E similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #796F5E to Benjamin Moore

#84735E
Buckhorn (987)
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
#7F6C57
Kentucky Birch (CSP-265)
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)
#7B6B4E
Urban Legend (238)
ΔE - 4.84 (95.2% similar)
#726E67
Windy City (CSP-150)
ΔE - 4.89 (95.1% similar)


Behr

Hex color 796F5E similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #796F5E to Behr

#85775F
Palm Desert (N310-6)
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)
#816D5A
Kaffee (MQ2-49)
ΔE - 4.93 (95.1% similar)
#7D6950
Mayan Ruins (N300-7)
ΔE - 5.22 (94.8% similar)
#7B6C4D
Olive (PPU8-01)
ΔE - 5.24 (94.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 796F5E similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #796F5E to Dunn-Edwards

#7E6F4F
Raw Umber (DET 658)
ΔE - 5.40 (94.6% similar)
#7E7150
Camouflage (DEA 172)
ΔE - 5.73 (94.3% similar)
#8B785C
Rock 'n' Oak (DE 6209)
ΔE - 6.37 (93.6% similar)
#806B5D
Bannister Brown (DE 6069)
ΔE - 6.47 (93.5% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 796F5E similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #796F5E to Farrow & Ball

#665F4B
Cardamom (CB5)
ΔE - 6.83 (93.2% similar)
#736660
London Clay (244)
ΔE - 7.14 (92.9% similar)
#87847F
Mole's Breath (276)
ΔE - 9.93 (90.1% similar)
#958975
Mouse's Back (40)
ΔE - 10.20 (89.8% similar)







Color Combinations


#796F5E 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



796F5E
Shadow (Shadow Green)*

5E6879
Payne's Gray*


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 #796F5E?

Color that best contrast with #796F5E is #5E6879, color name is Payne's Gray*
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 #796F5E?

Complementary or Opposite color for #796F5E is #5E6879, color name is Payne's Gray*.





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