#5F796F Hex Code
Color Name: Dim Gray
What is hex #5F796F Color?
The color name of hex code #5F796F is Dim Gray. The RGB values are (95, 121, 111) which means it is composed of
29% red, 37% green and 34% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:22 M:0 Y:8 K:53. In the HSV/HSB scale, #5F796F has a hue of 157°, 21% saturation and a brightness value of 47%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #5F796F Color Codes
| Color Name | Dim Gray |
| RGB Values | (95, 121, 111) |
| CMYK Values | (22%, 0%, 8%, 53%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (157°, 21%, 47%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #666666 |
| Inverse Color | #A08690 [Mountbatten Pink] |
| Closest Pantone® | 5487 C |
| Closest RAL | 7005 [Mouse grey] |
| Complementary Color | #795F69 [Deep Taupe] |
| #5F796F Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #6D6D6D |
| Desaturated | #6C6C6C |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #707070 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #737373 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #ADADAD |
Hex #5F796F Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #5F796F is #795F69 which is called Deep Taupe. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #5F796F color is offered by #795F69. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #5F796F are #5F7679 and #5F7962, called Dark Electric Blue and Axolotl, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #5F796F with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #5F796F are #795F76 (Old Lavender) and #79625F (Deep Taupe). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#5F796F triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #6F5F79 (Old Lavender) and #796F5F (Pastel Brown) along with #5F796F, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #5F796F has #6F5F79 (Old Lavender), #795F69 (Deep Taupe) and #69795F (Axolotl). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #5F796F contains #625F79 (Black Coral), #795F69 (Deep Taupe) and #76795F (Camouflage Green). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #5F796F Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #5F796F rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of 5F796F Color
Tints
7F948C- 8FA19A
- 9FAFA9
- AFBCB7
- BFC9C5
- CFD7D4
- DFE4E2
- EFF2F1
Tones
- 667A72
- 697B74
- 6C7C76
- 707D78
- 737D79
- 767E7B
- 797F7D
- 7D7F7E
Shades
- 4C6159
- 43554E
- 394943
- 303D38
- 26302C
- 1D2421
- 131816
- 0A0C0B
#5F796F Color Patterns
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#5F796F Gingham Checks
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#5F796F Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#5F796F Polka Dots Pattern
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#5F796F Honeycomb Pattern
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#5F796F Leaves Pattern
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#5F796F Houndstooth Pattern
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#5F796F Trellis Pattern
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#5F796F Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
