#73796B Hex Code
Color Name: Nickel
What is hex #73796B Color?
The color name of hex code #73796B is Nickel. The RGB values are (115, 121, 107) which means it is composed of
34% red, 35% green and 31% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:5 M:0 Y:12 K:53. In the HSV/HSB scale, #73796B has a hue of 86°, 12% 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 #73796B Color Codes
| Color Name | Nickel |
| RGB Values | (115, 121, 107) |
| CMYK Values | (5%, 0%, 12%, 53%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (86°, 12%, 47%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #666666 |
| Inverse Color | #8C8694 [Roman Silver] |
| Closest Pantone® | 424 C |
| Closest RAL | 7003 [Moss grey] |
| Complementary Color | #716B79 [Old Lavender] |
| #73796B Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #727272 |
| Desaturated | #727272 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #767676 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #777777 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #B0B0B0 |
Hex #73796B Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #73796B is #716B79 which is called Old Lavender. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #73796B color is offered by #716B79. 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 #73796B are #6C796B and #79786B, called Nickel and Nickel, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #73796B 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 #73796B are #6B6C79 (Nickel) and #786B79 (Old Lavender). 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
#73796B triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #6B7379 (Nickel) and #796B73 (Old Lavender) along with #73796B, 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 #73796B has #6B7379 (Nickel), #716B79 (Old Lavender) and #79716B (Dark Silver). 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 #73796B contains #6B7978 (AuroMetalSaurus), #716B79 (Old Lavender) and #796B6C (Dark Silver). 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 #73796B Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #73796B 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 73796B Color
Tints
8F9489- 9DA197
- ABAFA6
- B9BCB5
- C7C9C4
- D5D7D3
- E3E4E1
- F1F2F0
Tones
- 767A6F
- 777B71
- 787C73
- 7A7D76
- 7B7D78
- 7C7E7A
- 7D7F7C
- 7F7F7E
Shades
- 5C6156
- 51554B
- 454940
- 3A3D36
- 2E302B
- 232420
- 171815
- 0C0C0B
#73796B Color Patterns
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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.
