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What color is 797E9B?

The RGB color code for color number #797E9B is RGB(121, 126, 155). In the RGB color model, #797E9B has a red value of 121, a green value of 126, and a blue value of 155. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 21.9% cyan, 18.7% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 39.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 231.2° (degrees), 14.5 % saturation, and 54.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #797E9B has a hue of 231.2° (degrees), 21.9 % saturation and 60.8 % brightness/value.



Color 797E9B is cool or warm?

Color 797E9B is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #797E9B? (For interior and product design)

797E9B has an LRV of nearly 21. 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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#797E9B

Light Color


Compare LRV 21 of #797E9B with dark and light Color




Is #797E9B Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 797E9B 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 #797E9B color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(121, 126, 155)
Red
121 (47.5%)
Green
126 (49.4%)
Blue
155 (60.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
21.94%
Magenta
18.71%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
39.22%

HSL

HSL(231.18deg, 14.5 %, 54.1 %)

Hue
231.18°
Saturation
14.53 %.
Lightness
54.12 %.

RYB

RYB(62, 78, 106)
Red
62 (24.3%)
Yellow
78 (30.6%)
Blue
106 (41.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
231.18°
Saturation
21.94 %.
Brightness / Value
60.78 %.

HWB

H: 231.18°

W: 47.45 %

B: 39.22 %

XYZ

X : 21.26

Y : 21.35

Z : 34.01

YXY

Y1 : 21.35

X : 0.28

Y2 : 0.28

CMY

C : 52.55%

M : 50.59%

Y : 39.22%


LRV

~ 21.4 %

Munsell Color System

4.6PB 5.2/2.9

CIE-Lab

L : 53.33

A : 4.67

B : -16.16

CIE-Lch

L : 53.33

C : 16.82

H : 286.13

CIE-Luv

L : 53.33

U : -4.24

V : -24.34

Hunter-Lab

L : 46.21

A : 1.27

B : -11.29






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #797E9B


Here are the colors similar to 797E9B. 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.



#777696
Rhythm
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
#7A89B8
Wild Blue Yonder
ΔE - 7.01 (93.0% similar)
#8C92AC
Cool Gray
ΔE - 7.08 (92.9% similar)
#778BA5
Shadow Blue
ΔE - 7.72 (92.3% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 797E9B.


#7A7C93
BS 22-D-44 - Purple
ΔE - 2.38 (97.6% similar)
#7D7B9B
BS 22-C-37 - Violet
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
#888AA4
BS 22-D-43 - Violet
ΔE - 4.75 (95.2% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 797E9B.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 797E9B.


#777FA8
PANTONE 2108 C
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)
#8482A3
PANTONE 10232 C
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)
#7B798E
PANTONE 2360 C
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)
#7B859B
PANTONE 4135 C
ΔE - 4.51 (95.5% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 797E9B.






Paint color for Hex #797E9B


Here are the paint colors similar to 797E9B. 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 797E9B similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #797E9B to Benjamin Moore


#7C819D
Queen's Wreath (1426)
ΔE - 1.16 (98.8% similar)
#747D92
Luxe (AF-580)
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)
#827F92
Purple Haze (1413)
ΔE - 4.73 (95.3% similar)
#7685A1
Stratford Blue (831)
ΔE - 4.76 (95.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 797E9B similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #797E9B to Dunn-Edwards


#767C9E
Bossa Nova Blue (DE 5914)
ΔE - 1.76 (98.2% similar)
#7F809C
Blue Intrigue (DE 5928)
ΔE - 1.96 (98.0% similar)
#787E93
Your Shadow (DE 5921)
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
#838298
Soft Charcoal (DE 5935)
ΔE - 3.75 (96.3% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 797E9B similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #797E9B to Valspar


#71799F
Positively Purple (4002-8B)
ΔE - 3.45 (96.5% similar)
#738092
Andrew's Hoodie (M309)
ΔE - 6.68 (93.3% similar)
#887CA1
Purple Hills (1001-5B)
ΔE - 6.92 (93.1% similar)


Behr

Hex color 797E9B similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #797E9B to Behr


#7E85A3
Velvet Curtain (S540-5)
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
#747792
Royal Fortune (S560-5)
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)
#73778F
Little Theater (MQ5-07)
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)
#75769B
Kimono Violet (M550-6)
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 797E9B similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #797E9B to Sherwin Williams


#757C91
Soulful Blue (SW 6543)
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#7E778E
Mythical (SW 6550)
ΔE - 5.68 (94.3% similar)
#6C7F9A
Searching Blue (SW 6536)
ΔE - 6.16 (93.8% similar)
#8990A3
Dusty Heather (SW 9073)
ΔE - 7.44 (92.6% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 797E9B similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #797E9B to PPG Paints


#838BA4
Violet Aura (PPG1168-5)
ΔE - 4.97 (95.0% similar)
#898CA3
Violet Verbena (PPG1169-5)
ΔE - 5.52 (94.5% similar)
#78738B
Plum Shade (PPG1173-6)
ΔE - 5.76 (94.2% similar)
#7E84B5
Magical Moment (PPG17-06)
ΔE - 6.10 (93.9% similar)







Color Combinations


#797E9B 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



797E9B
Rhythm*

9B9679
Artichoke*


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 #797E9B?

Color that best contrast with #797E9B is #9B9679, color name is Artichoke*
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 #797E9B?

Complementary or Opposite color for #797E9B is #9B9679, color name is Artichoke*.





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