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What color is 799B96?

The RGB color code for color number #799B96 is RGB(121, 155, 150). In the RGB color model, #799B96 has a red value of 121, a green value of 155, and a blue value of 150. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 21.9% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 3.2% yellow, and 39.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 171.2° (degrees), 14.5 % saturation, and 54.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #799B96 has a hue of 171.2° (degrees), 21.9 % saturation and 60.8 % brightness/value.



Color 799B96 is cool or warm?

Color 799B96 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #799B96? (For interior and product design)

799B96 has an LRV of nearly 30. By LRV value, it is a medium 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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#799B96

Light Color


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Is #799B96 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 799B96 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 #799B96 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(121, 155, 150)
Red
121 (47.5%)
Green
155 (60.8%)
Blue
150 (58.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
21.94%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
3.23%
Key
39.22%

HSL

HSL(171.18deg, 14.5 %, 54.1 %)

Hue
171.18°
Saturation
14.53 %.
Lightness
54.12 %.

RYB

RYB(50, 88, 92)
Red
50 (19.5%)
Yellow
88 (34.5%)
Blue
92 (36.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
171.18°
Saturation
21.94 %.
Brightness / Value
60.78 %.

HWB

H: 171.18°

W: 47.45 %

B: 39.22 %

XYZ

X : 25.11

Y : 29.71

Z : 33.27

YXY

Y1 : 29.71

X : 0.29

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 52.55%

M : 39.22%

Y : 41.18%


LRV

~ 29.7 %

Munsell Color System

7.6G 6.0/3.2

CIE-Lab

L : 61.4

A : -12.8

B : -1.25

CIE-Lch

L : 61.4

C : 12.86

H : 185.57

CIE-Luv

L : 61.4

U : -17.39

V : 0.25

Hunter-Lab

L : 54.51

A : -13.15

B : 1.97






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #799B96


Here are the colors similar to 799B96. 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.



#8DA399
Morning Sky Blue
ΔE - 5.12 (94.9% similar)
#5F9EA0
Cadet Blue
ΔE - 6.11 (93.9% similar)
#5F8A8B
Steel Teal
ΔE - 7.00 (93.0% similar)
#6EAEA1
Green Sheen
ΔE - 8.23 (91.8% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 799B96.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 799B96.


#709592
PANTONE 8281 C
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
#7F9C90
PANTONE 5565 C
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
#88A39A
PANTONE 4185 C
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)
#789F90
PANTONE 624 C
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 799B96.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 799B96.


#7AACAC
RAL 6034 - Pastel turquoise
ΔE - 6.04 (94.0% similar)




Paint color for Hex #799B96


Here are the paint colors similar to 799B96. 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.


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 799B96 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #799B96 to Dunn-Edwards


#799B96
Avalon (DET 552)
Paint - Dunn-Edwards
#869F98
Meek Moss Green (DET 606)
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)
#6A8D88
Aspen Hush (DE 5746)
ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% similar)
#849C8D
Mother Earth (DE 5718)
ΔE - 5.11 (94.9% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 799B96 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #799B96 to PPG Paints


#75978F
Yucca (PPG1143-5)
ΔE - 1.96 (98.0% similar)
#7C9793
Green Granite (PPG1144-5)
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
#829F96
Silver Laurel (PPG1137-5)
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
#6D9A9B
Palmetto (PPG1146-5)
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 799B96 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #799B96 to Sherwin Williams


#739694
Peacock Plume (SW 0020)
ΔE - 2.14 (97.9% similar)
#7EA298
Composed (SW 6472)
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
#8CA49C
Calico (SW 0017)
ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)
#81A595
Verdigreen (SW 9042)
ΔE - 5.41 (94.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 799B96 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #799B96 to Benjamin Moore


#759F9A
Antiqued Aqua (CSP-705)
ΔE - 2.14 (97.9% similar)
#689B99
Azure Water (677)
ΔE - 3.95 (96.0% similar)
#89A098
Azores (AF-495)
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)
#8AA39C
Grenada Villa (690)
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 799B96 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #799B96 to Valspar


#7DA29C
Zen (P027)
ΔE - 2.25 (97.8% similar)
#6D9495
Ship Shape (V102-5)
ΔE - 3.75 (96.2% similar)
#6EA3A3
Cresting Waves (V066-4)
ΔE - 4.73 (95.3% similar)
#8A9F95
Green Water (5003-4A)
ΔE - 4.75 (95.3% similar)


Behr

Hex color 799B96 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #799B96 to Behr


#7BA0A0
Tower Bridge (S440-4)
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)
#72908D
Dragonfly (PPU12-03)
ΔE - 3.75 (96.2% similar)
#879D99
Agave (PPU12-04)
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)
#84A194
Australian Jade (S420-4)
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)







Color Combinations


#799B96 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



799B96
Morning Sky Blue*

9B797E
Burnished Brown*


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 #799B96?

Color that best contrast with #799B96 is #9B797E, color name is Burnished Brown*
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 #799B96?

Complementary or Opposite color for #799B96 is #9B797E, color name is Burnished Brown*.





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