#796C7A Hex Code
Color Name: Old Lavender
What is hex #796C7A Color?
The color name of hex code #796C7A is Old Lavender. The RGB values are (121, 108, 122) which means it is composed of
34% red, 31% green and 35% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:1 M:11 Y:0 K:52. In the HSV/HSB scale, #796C7A has a hue of 296°, 11% saturation and a brightness value of 48%.
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 #796C7A Color Codes
| Color Name | Old Lavender |
| RGB Values | (121, 108, 122) |
| CMYK Values | (1%, 11%, 0%, 52%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (296°, 11%, 48%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #666666 |
| Inverse Color | #869385 [Dolphin Gray] |
| Closest Pantone® | Cool Gray 9 C |
| Closest RAL | 4012 [Pearl blackberry] |
| Complementary Color | #6D7A6C [Nickel] |
| #796C7A Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #757575 |
| Desaturated | #737373 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #717171 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #707070 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #ABABAB |
Hex #796C7A Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #796C7A is #6D7A6C 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 #796C7A color is offered by #6D7A6C. 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 #796C7A are #7A6C74 and #726C7A, called Old Lavender and Old Lavender, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #796C7A 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 #796C7A are #747A6C (Nickel) and #6C7A72 (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
#796C7A triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #7A796C (Sonic Silver) and #6C7A79 (AuroMetalSaurus) along with #796C7A, 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 #796C7A has #7A796C (Sonic Silver), #6D7A6C (Nickel) and #6C6D7A (Nickel). 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 #796C7A contains #7A726C (Dark Silver), #6D7A6C (Nickel) and #6C747A (Nickel). 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 #796C7A Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #796C7A 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 796C7A Color
Tints
948995- A198A2
- AFA7AF
- BCB6BD
- C9C4CA
- D7D3D7
- E4E2E4
- F2F0F2
Tones
- 7A707B
- 7B727C
- 7C747C
- 7D767D
- 7D787E
- 7E7A7E
- 7F7C7F
- 7F7E7F
Shades
- 615662
- 554C55
- 494149
- 3D363D
- 302B31
- 242025
- 181618
- 0C0B0C
#796C7A Color Patterns
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#796C7A Gingham Checks
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#796C7A Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#796C7A Polka Dots Pattern
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#796C7A Honeycomb Pattern
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#796C7A Leaves Pattern
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#796C7A Houndstooth Pattern
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#796C7A Trellis Pattern
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#796C7A 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.
