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What color is 797269?

The RGB color code for color number #797269 is RGB(121, 114, 105). In the RGB color model, #797269 has a red value of 121, a green value of 114, and a blue value of 105. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 5.8% magenta, 13.2% yellow, and 52.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 33.8° (degrees), 7.1 % saturation, and 44.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #797269 has a hue of 33.8° (degrees), 13.2 % saturation and 47.5 % brightness/value.



Color 797269 is cool or warm?

Color 797269 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #797269? (For interior and product design)

797269 has an LRV of nearly 17. 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

#797269

Light Color


Compare LRV 17 of #797269 with dark and light Color




Is #797269 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 797269 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 #797269 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(121, 114, 105)
Red
121 (47.5%)
Green
114 (44.7%)
Blue
105 (41.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
5.79%
Yellow
13.22%
Key
52.55%

HSL

HSL(33.75deg, 7.1 %, 44.3 %)

Hue
33.75°
Saturation
7.08 %.
Lightness
44.31 %.

RYB

RYB(91, 112, 109)
Red
91 (35.9%)
Yellow
112 (43.9%)
Blue
109 (42.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
33.75°
Saturation
13.22 %.
Brightness / Value
47.45 %.

HWB

H: 33.75°

W: 41.18 %

B: 52.55 %

XYZ

X : 16.45

Y : 17.12

Z : 15.8

YXY

Y1 : 17.12

X : 0.33

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 52.55%

M : 55.29%

Y : 58.82%


LRV

~ 17.1 %

Munsell Color System

4.7Y 4.7/1

CIE-Lab

L : 48.41

A : 1.02

B : 5.95

CIE-Lch

L : 48.41

C : 6.04

H : 80.23

CIE-Luv

L : 48.41

U : 4.65

V : 7.66

Hunter-Lab

L : 41.38

A : -1.43

B : 6.32






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #797269


Here are the colors similar to 797269. 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.



#727472
Nickel
ΔE - 5.46 (94.5% similar)
#696969
Dim Gray
ΔE - 6.64 (93.4% similar)
#676767
Granite Gray
ΔE - 7.11 (92.9% similar)
#7F7F7F
Gray (Grey)
ΔE - 7.21 (92.8% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 797269.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 797269.


#7A7669
RAL 7003 - Moss Gray
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)
#817B73
RAL 7048 - Pearl Mouse Gray
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)
#6B665E
RAL 7039 - Quartz Gray
ΔE - 4.90 (95.1% similar)
#6C6E6B
RAL 7005 - Mouse Gray
ΔE - 5.68 (94.3% similar)


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 797269.


#716E6A
PANTONE 2333 C
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
#6E6C69
PANTONE 10395 C
ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)
#757171
PANTONE 8422 C
ΔE - 4.95 (95.0% similar)
#6F6E6D
PANTONE 8402 C
ΔE - 5.05 (94.9% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 797269.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 797269.


#6A696C
BS 22-B-25 - Nightshade
ΔE - 7.78 (92.2% similar)




Paint color for Hex #797269


Here are the paint colors similar to 797269. 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.


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 797269 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #797269 to Sherwin Williams


#78736E
Gauntlet Gray (SW 7019)
ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)
#6D6C62
Thunderous (SW 6201)
ΔE - 4.66 (95.3% similar)
#797978
Westchester Gray (SW 2849)
ΔE - 5.54 (94.5% similar)
#7C7D75
Attitude Gray (SW 7060)
ΔE - 5.78 (94.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 797269 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #797269 to Benjamin Moore


#726E67
Windy City (CSP-150)
ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)
#757670
Amherst Gray (HC-167)
ΔE - 4.51 (95.5% similar)
#6A6967
Burnt Ember (CSP-120)
ΔE - 5.73 (94.3% similar)
#827D7B
Granite (AF-660)
ΔE - 5.77 (94.2% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 797269 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #797269 to PPG Paints


#7E7A74
On The Edge (PPG0998-6)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
#807B76
Cool Charcoal (PPG1007-6)
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)
#6F6A68
Gibraltar Gray (PPG1002-6)
ΔE - 4.87 (95.1% similar)
#7B7A78
City Skyline (PPG0995-6)
ΔE - 5.14 (94.9% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 797269 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #797269 to Valspar


#787772
Glen Plaid (V118-3)
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
#706A67
Vintage Boots (M350)
ΔE - 4.45 (95.6% similar)
#6C6C67
Portland Twilight (V121-3)
ΔE - 4.86 (95.1% similar)
#777575
Nature Walk (8006-12E)
ΔE - 5.14 (94.9% similar)


Behr

Hex color 797269 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #797269 to Behr


#71706C
Ancestral (PPU24-05)
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)
#71716E
Magnet (MQ2-61)
ΔE - 4.41 (95.6% similar)
#807C77
Greyhound (PPU24-21)
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)
#6F6F6D
Welded Iron (HDC-AC-17A)
ΔE - 4.90 (95.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 797269 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #797269 to Dunn-Edwards


#777872
Coal Miner (DET 613)
ΔE - 4.74 (95.3% similar)
#787976
Legendary Gray (DE 6369)
ΔE - 5.29 (94.7% similar)
#7A7B75
Stone Mason (DET 615)
ΔE - 5.30 (94.7% similar)
#6C6B6A
Boat Anchor (DE 6377)
ΔE - 5.59 (94.4% similar)







Color Combinations


#797269 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



797269
Nickel*

697079
Dim 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 #797269?

Color that best contrast with #797269 is #697079, color name is Dim 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 #797269?

Complementary or Opposite color for #797269 is #697079, color name is Dim Gray*.





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