Grayish Blue

The color #797980 is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 121, 121, 128 and HSL values of 240°, 3%, 49%.

Color Values for #797980

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HEX:
#797980
RGB:
rgb(121,121,128) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(240,3%,49%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(5%, 5%, 0%, 50%) Copied!

Color Composition of #797980

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #797980. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

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

Contrast Analysis for #797980

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 #797980

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #797980

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

Complementary Colors for #797980

The complementary color for #797980 is #818179. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #797980

The analogous colors for #797980 are #797D81 and #7D7981. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #797980

The triadic colors for #797980 are #817979 and #798179. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #797980

These are the darker variations of #797980. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #616166 and #49494D. This progression shows how #797980 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #797980

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #949499 and #AFAFB3. This progression shows how #797980. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #797980

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #797980. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #797980

Companies and brands that incorporate #797980 in their visual identity.

#797980 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #797980. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #797980 is a grayish blue with RGB values of 121, 121, 128 and HSL values of 240°, 3%, 49%.

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