Grayish Purple

The color #797280 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 121, 114, 128 and HSL values of 270°, 6%, 47%.

Color Values for #797280

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HEX:
#797280
RGB:
rgb(121,114,128) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(270,6%,47%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(5%, 11%, 0%, 50%) Copied!

Color Composition of #797280

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #797280. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 47.5%
Green: 44.7%
Blue: 50.2%

Contrast Analysis for #797280

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 #797280

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #797280

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

Complementary Colors for #797280

The complementary color for #797280 is #787F71. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #797280

The analogous colors for #797280 are #71717F and #7F717F. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #797280

The triadic colors for #797280 are #7F7871 and #717F78. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #797280

These are the darker variations of #797280. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #615B66 and #49444D. This progression shows how #797280 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #797280

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #948E99 and #AFAAB3. This progression shows how #797280. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #797280

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #797280. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #797280

Companies and brands that incorporate #797280 in their visual identity.

#797280 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #797280. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #797280 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 121, 114, 128 and HSL values of 270°, 6%, 47%.

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