#79756C Hex Code
Color Name: Nickel
What is hex #79756C Color?
The color name of hex code #79756C is Nickel. The RGB values are (121, 117, 108) which means it is composed of
35% red, 34% green and 31% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:3 Y:11 K:53. In the HSV/HSB scale, #79756C has a hue of 42°, 11% 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 #79756C Color Codes
| Color Name | Nickel |
| RGB Values | (121, 117, 108) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 3%, 11%, 53%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (42°, 11%, 47%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #666666 |
| Inverse Color | #868A93 [Roman Silver] |
| Closest Pantone® | Warm Gray 10 C |
| Closest RAL | 7003 [Moss grey] |
| Complementary Color | #6C7079 [Nickel] |
| #79756C Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #737373 |
| Desaturated | #737373 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #757575 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #757575 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #AFAFAF |
Hex #79756C Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #79756C is #6C7079 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 #79756C color is offered by #6C7079. 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 #79756C are #77796C and #796F6C, called Nickel and Dark Silver, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #79756C 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 #79756C are #6C7779 (Nickel) and #6F6C79 (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
#79756C triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #6C7975 (Nickel) and #756C79 (Old Lavender) along with #79756C, 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 #79756C has #6C7975 (Nickel), #6C7079 (Nickel) and #796C70 (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 #79756C contains #6C796F (Nickel), #6C7079 (Nickel) and #796C77 (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 #79756C Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #79756C 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 79756C Color
Tints
949189- A19E98
- AFACA7
- BCBAB6
- C9C8C4
- D7D6D3
- E4E3E2
- F2F1F0
Tones
- 7A7770
- 7B7872
- 7C7974
- 7D7B76
- 7D7C78
- 7E7D7A
- 7F7E7C
- 7F7F7E
Shades
- 615E56
- 55524C
- 494641
- 3D3B36
- 302F2B
- 242320
- 181716
- 0C0C0B
#79756C Color Patterns
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#79756C Houndstooth Pattern
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#79756C Plaid Pattern
#79756C 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.
