Information about #797982 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #797982 belongs to the Blue Color Family, featuring Desaturated and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(121, 121, 130) — 47.5% red, 47.5% green, 51% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 4 / 4 / 0 / 49. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#797982 is a softly muted neutral grey that feels open and friendly. It is a natural fit for versatile mid-ground roles, from cards to secondary buttons. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Skeletony (#777887). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Storm Grey (#747880) and Eighth Tuna (#7A7F85).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(121, 121, 130)), which gives #797982 its character. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #797982: 4.9:1 contrast (passing WCAG AA) versus 4.3:1 for white. #797982 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#797982 color variations

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#797982 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #797982

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Skeletony color link
Skeletony

#777887

Storm Grey color link
Storm Grey

#747880

Eighth Tuna color link
Eighth Tuna

#7A7F85

Meridian color link
Meridian

#7C7E7E

Medium Grey color link
Medium Grey

#7D7F7C

Monsoon color link
Monsoon

#7A7679

Waterloo color link
Waterloo

#727282

Grey color link
Grey

#808080

Boulder color link
Boulder

#7C817C

#797982 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#797982
  • RGB121, 121, 130
  • CMYK4, 4, 0, 49
  • CSSrgb(121, 121, 130)
  • HSL240°, 4%, 49%
  • HSL Precise240°, 3.586%, 49.216%
  • HSV240°, 7%, 51%
  • HSB240°, 7%, 51%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.475
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.475
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.510
  • GLSLvec3(0.475, 0.475, 0.510)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.475, 0.475, 0.510, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.475, 0.475, 0.510)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB47.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB47.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB51%
  • Color Family (Hue)Blue
  • Saturation FamilyDesaturated
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID797982
  • DECIMAL ID7960962
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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