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What color is 7F9796?

The RGB color code for color number #7F9796 is RGB(127, 151, 150). In the RGB color model, #7F9796 has a red value of 127, a green value of 151, and a blue value of 150. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 15.9% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 0.7% yellow, and 40.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 177.5° (degrees), 10.3 % saturation, and 54.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #7F9796 has a hue of 177.5° (degrees), 15.9 % saturation and 59.2 % brightness/value.



Color 7F9796 is cool or warm?

Color 7F9796 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #7F9796? (For interior and product design)

7F9796 has an LRV of nearly 29. 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.



Dark Color

#7F9796

Light Color


Compare LRV 29 of #7F9796 with dark and light Color




Is #7F9796 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 7F9796 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 #7F9796 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(127, 151, 150)
Red
127 (49.8%)
Green
151 (59.2%)
Blue
150 (58.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
15.89%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
0.66%
Key
40.78%

HSL

HSL(177.5deg, 10.3 %, 54.5 %)

Hue
177.5°
Saturation
10.34 %.
Lightness
54.51 %.

RYB

RYB(52, 86, 91)
Red
52 (20.5%)
Yellow
86 (33.7%)
Blue
91 (35.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
177.5°
Saturation
15.89 %.
Brightness / Value
59.22 %.

HWB

H: 177.5°

W: 49.80 %

B: 40.78 %

XYZ

X : 25.32

Y : 28.85

Z : 33.09

YXY

Y1 : 28.85

X : 0.29

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 50.20%

M : 40.78%

Y : 41.18%


LRV

~ 28.8 %

Munsell Color System

10G 6.0/2

CIE-Lab

L : 60.65

A : -8.64

B : -2.31

CIE-Lch

L : 60.65

C : 8.94

H : 194.99

CIE-Luv

L : 60.65

U : -12.67

V : -1.95

Hunter-Lab

L : 53.71

A : -9.83

B : 1.07






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #7F9796


Here are the colors similar to 7F9796. 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 - 5.63 (94.4% similar)
#5F8A8B
Steel Teal
ΔE - 7.52 (92.5% similar)
#6E7F80
AuroMetalSaurus
ΔE - 8.58 (91.4% similar)
#5F9EA0
Cadet Blue
ΔE - 8.58 (91.4% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 7F9796.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 7F9796.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 7F9796.


#709592
PANTONE 8281 C
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)
#83968C
PANTONE 8300 C
ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)
#88A39A
PANTONE 4185 C
ΔE - 5.29 (94.7% similar)
#7F9C90
PANTONE 5565 C
ΔE - 5.57 (94.4% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 7F9796.


#7A888E
RAL 7000 - Squirrel Gray
ΔE - 7.38 (92.6% similar)
#8C969D
RAL 7001 - Silver Gray
ΔE - 7.82 (92.2% similar)
#8E9291
RAL 7042 - Traffic Gray A
ΔE - 7.96 (92.0% similar)




Paint color for Hex #7F9796


Here are the paint colors similar to 7F9796. 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.


PPG Paints

Hex color 7F9796 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #7F9796 to PPG Paints


#7C9793
Green Granite (PPG1144-5)
ΔE - 1.92 (98.1% similar)
#829F96
Silver Laurel (PPG1137-5)
ΔE - 4.73 (95.3% similar)
#75978F
Yucca (PPG1143-5)
ΔE - 4.81 (95.2% similar)
#708E95
Baritone (PPG1149-5)
ΔE - 5.05 (95.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 7F9796 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #7F9796 to Benjamin Moore


#889D9A
Atmospheric (AF-500)
ΔE - 2.45 (97.6% similar)
#8A9F9B
Mystic Lake (CSP-745)
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
#6F8F8E
Fort Pierce Green (712)
ΔE - 4.05 (96.0% similar)
#748E88
Dartsmouth Green (691)
ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)


Behr

Hex color 7F9796 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #7F9796 to Behr


#879D99
Agave (PPU12-04)
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)
#889A95
Rainy Afternoon (N430-4)
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)
#72908D
Dragonfly (PPU12-03)
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)
#7BA0A0
Tower Bridge (S440-4)
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 7F9796 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #7F9796 to Sherwin Williams


#739694
Peacock Plume (SW 0020)
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)
#8D9E97
Jasper Stone (SW 9133)
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)
#8CA49C
Calico (SW 0017)
ΔE - 5.19 (94.8% similar)
#679199
Mountain Stream (SW 7612)
ΔE - 6.13 (93.9% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 7F9796 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #7F9796 to Valspar


#729397
Grand Boulevard (V103-4)
ΔE - 3.55 (96.4% similar)
#6D9495
Ship Shape (V102-5)
ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)
#6D8C8B
Villa Blue (5002-4B)
ΔE - 4.77 (95.2% similar)
#8A9F95
Green Water (5003-4A)
ΔE - 4.96 (95.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 7F9796 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #7F9796 to Dunn-Edwards


#869F98
Meek Moss Green (DET 606)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
#799B96
Avalon (DET 552)
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)
#89978E
Deco Gray (DET 609)
ΔE - 4.91 (95.1% similar)
#93A8A7
Mythical Blue (DEC 787)
ΔE - 5.64 (94.4% similar)







Color Combinations


#7F9796 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



7F9796
Morning Sky Blue*

977F80
Cinereous*


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 #7F9796?

Color that best contrast with #7F9796 is #977F80, color name is Cinereous*
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 #7F9796?

Complementary or Opposite color for #7F9796 is #977F80, color name is Cinereous*.





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