#796F7E Hex Code
Color Name: Old Lavender
What is hex #796F7E Color?
The color name of hex code #796F7E is Old Lavender. The RGB values are (121, 111, 126) which means it is composed of
34% red, 31% green and 35% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:4 M:12 Y:0 K:51. In the HSV/HSB scale, #796F7E has a hue of 280°, 12% saturation and a brightness value of 49%.
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 #796F7E Color Codes
| Color Name | Old Lavender |
| RGB Values | (121, 111, 126) |
| CMYK Values | (4%, 12%, 0%, 51%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (280°, 12%, 49%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #666666 |
| Inverse Color | #869081 [Dolphin Gray] |
| Closest Pantone® | Cool Gray 9 C |
| Closest RAL | 9023 [Pearl dark grey] |
| Complementary Color | #747E6F [Smoke] |
| #796F7E Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #777777 |
| Desaturated | #777777 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #747474 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #727272 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #ADADAD |
Hex #796F7E Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #796F7E is #747E6F which is called Smoke. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #796F7E color is offered by #747E6F. 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 #796F7E are #7E6F7C and #726F7E, called Old Lavender and Sonic Silver, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #796F7E 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 #796F7E are #7C7E6F (Camouflage Green) and #6F7E72 (Smoke). 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
#796F7E triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #7E796F (Sonic Silver) and #6F7E79 (Smoke) along with #796F7E, 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 #796F7E has #7E796F (Sonic Silver), #747E6F (Smoke) and #6F747E (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 #796F7E contains #7E726F (Sonic Silver), #747E6F (Smoke) and #6F7C7E (AuroMetalSaurus). 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 #796F7E Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #796F7E 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 796F7E Color
Tints
948C98- A19AA5
- AFA9B2
- BCB7BF
- C9C5CB
- D7D4D8
- E4E2E5
- F2F1F2
Tones
- 7A727E
- 7B747F
- 7C767F
- 7D787F
- 7D797F
- 7E7B7F
- 7F7D80
- 7F7E80
Shades
- 615965
- 554E58
- 49434C
- 3D383F
- 302C32
- 242126
- 181619
- 0C0B0D
#796F7E Color Patterns
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#796F7E Gingham Checks
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#796F7E Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#796F7E Polka Dots Pattern
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#796F7E Honeycomb Pattern
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#796F7E Leaves Pattern
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#796F7E Houndstooth Pattern
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#796F7E Trellis Pattern
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#796F7E 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.
