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What color is 797276?

The RGB color code for color number #797276 is RGB(121, 114, 118). In the RGB color model, #797276 has a red value of 121, a green value of 114, and a blue value of 118. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 5.8% magenta, 2.5% yellow, and 52.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 325.7° (degrees), 3.0 % saturation, and 46.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #797276 has a hue of 325.7° (degrees), 5.8 % saturation and 47.5 % brightness/value.



Color 797276 is cool or warm?

Color 797276 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #797276? (For interior and product design)

797276 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

#797276

Light Color


Compare LRV 17 of #797276 with dark and light Color




Is #797276 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 797276 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 #797276 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(121, 114, 118)
Red
121 (47.5%)
Green
114 (44.7%)
Blue
118 (46.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
5.79%
Yellow
2.48%
Key
52.55%

HSL

HSL(325.71deg, 3.0 %, 46.1 %)

Hue
325.71°
Saturation
2.98 %.
Lightness
46.08 %.

RYB

RYB(85, 103, 110)
Red
85 (33.5%)
Yellow
103 (40.2%)
Blue
110 (43.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
325.71°
Saturation
5.79 %.
Brightness / Value
47.45 %.

HWB

H: 325.71°

W: 44.71 %

B: 52.55 %

XYZ

X : 17.17

Y : 17.41

Z : 19.59

YXY

Y1 : 17.41

X : 0.32

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 52.55%

M : 55.29%

Y : 53.73%


LRV

~ 17.4 %

Munsell Color System

4.9RP 4.7/0.6

CIE-Lab

L : 48.77

A : 3.48

B : -1.24

CIE-Lch

L : 48.77

C : 3.7

H : 340.35

CIE-Luv

L : 48.77

U : 3.77

V : -2.25

Hunter-Lab

L : 41.72

A : 0.45

B : 1.36






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #797276


Here are the colors similar to 797276. 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.



#696969
Dim Gray
ΔE - 6.38 (93.6% similar)
#7F7F7F
Gray (Grey)
ΔE - 6.51 (93.5% similar)
#808080
Neon Gray
ΔE - 6.77 (93.2% similar)
#727472
Nickel
ΔE - 6.88 (93.1% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 797276.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 797276.


#726D6F
PANTONE 4292 C
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)
#757171
PANTONE 8422 C
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
#847D80
PANTONE 10383 C
ΔE - 4.35 (95.7% similar)
#7F7E83
PANTONE 4278 C
ΔE - 5.23 (94.8% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 797276.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 797276.


#6A696C
BS 22-B-25 - Nightshade
ΔE - 5.20 (94.8% similar)
#7C7E81
BS 00-A-07 - Grey
ΔE - 6.42 (93.6% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 797276.


#7A7B7A
RAL 7037 - Dusty Gray
ΔE - 6.45 (93.5% similar)
#797B7A
RAL 9023 - Pearl Dark Gray
ΔE - 6.81 (93.2% similar)
#6C6E6B
RAL 7005 - Mouse Gray
ΔE - 7.80 (92.2% similar)
#817B73
RAL 7048 - Pearl Mouse Gray
ΔE - 7.80 (92.2% similar)




Paint color for Hex #797276


Here are the paint colors similar to 797276. 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 797276 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #797276 to Sherwin Williams


#7B787D
Special Gray (SW 6277)
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)
#837D7F
Sensuous Gray (SW 7081)
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)
#78736E
Gauntlet Gray (SW 7019)
ΔE - 5.64 (94.4% similar)
#797978
Westchester Gray (SW 2849)
ΔE - 5.67 (94.3% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 797276 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #797276 to Valspar


#7F7A7D
Night on the Moors (8004-1E)
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
#777575
Nature Walk (8006-12E)
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)
#757576
Ground Truth (8006-11E)
ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)
#706A67
Vintage Boots (M350)
ΔE - 5.41 (94.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 797276 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #797276 to Dunn-Edwards


#757374
Bank Vault (DE 6383)
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)
#797B80
Tarnished Silver (DE 6355)
ΔE - 5.53 (94.5% similar)
#6C6B6A
Boat Anchor (DE 6377)
ΔE - 5.87 (94.1% similar)
#787976
Legendary Gray (DE 6369)
ΔE - 7.09 (92.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 797276 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #797276 to Benjamin Moore


#6C6B6D
Arctic Seal (CSP-15)
ΔE - 4.84 (95.2% similar)
#827D7B
Granite (AF-660)
ΔE - 5.53 (94.5% similar)
#848181
Wool Peacoat (CSP-25)
ΔE - 6.40 (93.6% similar)
#787B7D
Steel Wool (2121-20)
ΔE - 6.51 (93.5% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 797276 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #797276 to PPG Paints


#6F6A68
Gibraltar Gray (PPG1002-6)
ΔE - 5.16 (94.8% similar)
#69656A
Cracked Slate (PPG1003-6)
ΔE - 5.48 (94.5% similar)
#6F6F6E
Slate Mine (PPG0996-6)
ΔE - 5.64 (94.4% similar)
#7B7A78
City Skyline (PPG0995-6)
ΔE - 5.87 (94.1% similar)


Behr

Hex color 797276 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #797276 to Behr


#757574
Iron Mountain (N520-5)
ΔE - 5.31 (94.7% similar)
#696465
Arabian Veil (PPU17-19)
ΔE - 6.04 (94.0% similar)
#6E7173
Antique Tin (PPU18-03)
ΔE - 6.10 (93.9% similar)
#6F6F6D
Welded Iron (HDC-AC-17A)
ΔE - 6.15 (93.8% similar)







Color Combinations


#797276 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



797276
Dim Gray*

727975
Nickel*


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 #797276?

Color that best contrast with #797276 is #727975, color name is Nickel*
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 #797276?

Complementary or Opposite color for #797276 is #727975, color name is Nickel*.





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