Grayish Purple

The color #796C79 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 121, 108, 121 and HSL values of 300°, 6%, 45%.

Color Values for #796C79

Below are the different color format representations for #796C79. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#796C79
RGB:
rgb(121,108,121) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(300,6%,45%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 11%, 0%, 53%) Copied!

Color Composition of #796C79

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #796C79. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 47.5%
Green: 42.4%
Blue: 47.5%

Contrast Analysis for #796C79

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 #796C79

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #796C79

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

Complementary Colors for #796C79

The complementary color for #796C79 is #6C7A6C. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #796C79

The analogous colors for #796C79 are #736C7A and #7A6C73. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #796C79

The triadic colors for #796C79 are #7A7A6C and #6C7A7A. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #796C79

These are the darker variations of #796C79. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #615661 and #494149. This progression shows how #796C79 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #796C79

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #948994 and #AFA7AF. This progression shows how #796C79. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #796C79

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #796C79. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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Companies and brands that incorporate #796C79 in their visual identity.

#796C79 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #796C79. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #796C79 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 121, 108, 121 and HSL values of 300°, 6%, 45%.

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