Grayish Purple

The color #79737C is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 121, 115, 124 and HSL values of 280°, 4%, 47%.

Color Values for #79737C

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HEX:
#79737C
RGB:
rgb(121,115,124) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(280,4%,47%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(2%, 7%, 0%, 51%) Copied!

Color Composition of #79737C

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #79737C. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 47.5%
Green: 45.1%
Blue: 48.6%

Contrast Analysis for #79737C

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 #79737C

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #79737C

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

Complementary Colors for #79737C

The complementary color for #79737C is #767D73. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #79737C

The analogous colors for #79737C are #75737D and #7D737B. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #79737C

The triadic colors for #79737C are #7D7973 and #737D79. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #79737C

These are the darker variations of #79737C. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #615C63 and #49454A. This progression shows how #79737C darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #79737C

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #948F96 and #AFABB0. This progression shows how #79737C. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #79737C

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #79737C. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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Companies and brands that incorporate #79737C in their visual identity.

#79737C Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #79737C. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #79737C is a grayish purple with RGB values of 121, 115, 124 and HSL values of 280°, 4%, 47%.

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