#796E76 Hex Code
Color Name: Old Lavender
What is hex #796E76 Color?
The color name of hex code #796E76 is Old Lavender. The RGB values are (121, 110, 118) which means it is composed of
35% red, 32% green and 34% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:9 Y:3 K:53. In the HSV/HSB scale, #796E76 has a hue of 316°, 9% 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 #796E76 Color Codes
| Color Name | Old Lavender |
| RGB Values | (121, 110, 118) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 9%, 3%, 53%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (316°, 9%, 47%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #666666 |
| Inverse Color | #869189 [Dolphin Gray] |
| Closest Pantone® | 424 C |
| Closest RAL | 7037 [Dusty grey] |
| Complementary Color | #6E7971 [Nickel] |
| #796E76 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #747474 |
| Desaturated | #747474 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #727272 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #717171 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #ACACAC |
Hex #796E76 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #796E76 is #6E7971 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 #796E76 color is offered by #6E7971. 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 #796E76 are #796E71 and #776E79, called Dark Silver and Old Lavender, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #796E76 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 #796E76 are #71796E (Nickel) and #6E7977 (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
#796E76 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #76796E (Nickel) and #6E7679 (Sonic Silver) along with #796E76, 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 #796E76 has #76796E (Nickel), #6E7971 (Nickel) and #716E79 (Sonic 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 #796E76 contains #79776E (Sonic Silver), #6E7971 (Nickel) and #6E7179 (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 #796E76 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #796E76 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 796E76 Color
Tints
948B91- A19A9F
- AFA8AD
- BCB7BB
- C9C5C8
- D7D4D6
- E4E2E4
- F2F1F1
Tones
- 7A7278
- 7B7379
- 7C757A
- 7D777B
- 7D797C
- 7E7B7D
- 7F7C7E
- 7F7E7F
Shades
- 61585E
- 554D53
- 494247
- 3D373B
- 302C2F
- 242123
- 181618
- 0C0B0C
#796E76 Color Patterns
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#796E76 Gingham Checks
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#796E76 Polka Dots Pattern
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#796E76 Honeycomb Pattern
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#796E76 Leaves Pattern
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#796E76 Houndstooth Pattern
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#796E76 Trellis Pattern
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#796E76 Plaid Pattern
#796E76 Color Interior Ideas
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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.
