Grayish Blue

The color #798496 is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 121, 132, 150 and HSL values of 217°, 12%, 53%.

Color Values for #798496

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HEX:
#798496
RGB:
rgb(121,132,150) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(217,12%,53%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(19%, 12%, 0%, 41%) Copied!

Color Composition of #798496

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #798496. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 47.5%
Green: 51.8%
Blue: 58.8%

Contrast Analysis for #798496

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 #798496

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #798496

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

Complementary Colors for #798496

The complementary color for #798496 is #968B79. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #798496

The analogous colors for #798496 are #799296 and #7C7996. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #798496

The triadic colors for #798496 are #967984 and #849679. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #798496

These are the darker variations of #798496. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #616A78 and #494F5A. This progression shows how #798496 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #798496

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #949DAB and #AFB5C0. This progression shows how #798496. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #798496

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #798496. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #798496

Companies and brands that incorporate #798496 in their visual identity.

#798496 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #798496. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #798496 is a grayish blue with RGB values of 121, 132, 150 and HSL values of 217°, 12%, 53%.

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