Grayish Blue

The color #796991 is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 121, 105, 145 and HSL values of 264°, 16%, 49%.

Color Values for #796991

Below are the different color format representations for #796991. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#796991
RGB:
rgb(121,105,145) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(264,16%,49%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(17%, 28%, 0%, 43%) Copied!

Color Composition of #796991

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #796991. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 47.5%
Green: 41.2%
Blue: 56.9%

Contrast Analysis for #796991

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #796991

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #796991

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #796991

The complementary color for #796991 is #819169. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #796991

The analogous colors for #796991 are #696D91 and #8D6991. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #796991

The triadic colors for #796991 are #917969 and #699179. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #796991

These are the darker variations of #796991. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #615474 and #493F57. This progression shows how #796991 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #796991

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #9487A7 and #AFA5BD. This progression shows how #796991. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #796991

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #796991. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #796991

Companies and brands that incorporate #796991 in their visual identity.

#796991 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #796991. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #796991 is a grayish blue with RGB values of 121, 105, 145 and HSL values of 264°, 16%, 49%.

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