Grayish Cyan

The color #79A09C is a grayish cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 121, 160, 156 and HSL values of 174°, 17%, 55%.

Color Values for #79A09C

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HEX:
#79A09C
RGB:
rgb(121,160,156) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(174,17%,55%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(24%, 0%, 2%, 37%) Copied!

Color Composition of #79A09C

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #79A09C. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 47.5%
Green: 62.7%
Blue: 61.2%

Contrast Analysis for #79A09C

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 #79A09C

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #79A09C

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

Complementary Colors for #79A09C

The complementary color for #79A09C is #A0797D. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #79A09C

The analogous colors for #79A09C are #79A088 and #7990A0. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #79A09C

The triadic colors for #79A09C are #9C79A0 and #A09C79. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #79A09C

These are the darker variations of #79A09C. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #61807D and #49605E. This progression shows how #79A09C darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #79A09C

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #94B3B0 and #AFC6C4. This progression shows how #79A09C. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #79A09C

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #79A09C. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#79A09C Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #79A09C. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #79A09C is a grayish cyan with RGB values of 121, 160, 156 and HSL values of 174°, 17%, 55%.

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