#79666B Hex Code
Color Name: Dark Silver
What is hex #79666B Color?
The color name of hex code #79666B is Dark Silver. The RGB values are (121, 102, 107) which means it is composed of
37% red, 31% green and 32% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:16 Y:12 K:53. In the HSV/HSB scale, #79666B has a hue of 344°, 16% 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 #79666B Color Codes
| Color Name | Dark Silver |
| RGB Values | (121, 102, 107) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 16%, 12%, 53%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (344°, 16%, 47%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #666666 |
| Inverse Color | #869994 [Morning Blue] |
| Closest Pantone® | 437 C |
| Closest RAL | 7006 [Beige grey] |
| Complementary Color | #667974 [Nickel] |
| #79666B Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #6E6E6E |
| Desaturated | #707070 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #6C6C6C |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #6A6A6A |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #A7A7A7 |
Hex #79666B Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #79666B is #667974 which is called Nickel. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #79666B color is offered by #667974. 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 #79666B are #796B66 and #796675, called Dark Silver and Old Lavender, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #79666B 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 #79666B are #66796B (Dark Silver) and #667579 (Nickel). 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
#79666B triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #6B7966 (Dark Silver) and #666B79 (Dark Silver) along with #79666B, 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 #79666B has #6B7966 (Dark Silver), #667974 (Nickel) and #746679 (Old Lavender). 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 #79666B contains #757966 (Dark Silver), #667974 (Nickel) and #6B6679 (Old Lavender). 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 #79666B Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #79666B 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 79666B Color
Tints
948589- A19497
- AFA3A6
- BCB3B5
- C9C2C4
- D7D1D3
- E4E0E1
- F2F0F0
Tones
- 7A6B6F
- 7B6E71
- 7C7073
- 7D7376
- 7D7678
- 7E787A
- 7F7B7C
- 7F7D7E
Shades
- 615256
- 55474B
- 493D40
- 3D3336
- 30292B
- 241F20
- 181415
- 0C0A0B
#79666B Color Patterns
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#79666B Houndstooth 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.
