Grayish Yellow

The color #797973 is a grayish yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 121, 121, 115 and HSL values of 60°, 3%, 46%.

Color Values for #797973

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HEX:
#797973
RGB:
rgb(121,121,115) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(60,3%,46%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 0%, 5%, 53%) Copied!

Color Composition of #797973

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #797973. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

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

Contrast Analysis for #797973

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 #797973

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #797973

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

Complementary Colors for #797973

The complementary color for #797973 is #727279. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #797973

The analogous colors for #797973 are #797572 and #757972. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #797973

The triadic colors for #797973 are #727979 and #797279. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #797973

These are the darker variations of #797973. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #61615C and #494945. This progression shows how #797973 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #797973

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #94948F and #AFAFAB. This progression shows how #797973. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #797973

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #797973. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #797973

Companies and brands that incorporate #797973 in their visual identity.

#797973 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #797973. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #797973 is a grayish yellow with RGB values of 121, 121, 115 and HSL values of 60°, 3%, 46%.

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