#797A7C Hex Code
Color Name: Sonic Silver
What is hex #797A7C Color?
The color name of hex code #797A7C is Sonic Silver. The RGB values are (121, 122, 124) which means it is composed of
33% red, 33% green and 34% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:2 M:2 Y:0 K:51. In the HSV/HSB scale, #797A7C has a hue of 220°, 2% 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 #797A7C Color Codes
| Color Name | Sonic Silver |
| RGB Values | (121, 122, 124) |
| CMYK Values | (2%, 2%, 0%, 51%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (220°, 2%, 49%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #666666 |
| Inverse Color | #868583 [Old Silver] |
| Closest Pantone® | Cool Gray 9 C |
| Closest RAL | 9023 [Pearl dark grey] |
| Complementary Color | #7C7B79 [Gray (HTML/CSS Gray)] |
| #797A7C Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #7A7A7A |
| Desaturated | #7B7B7B |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #7A7A7A |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #7A7A7A |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #B2B2B2 |
Hex #797A7C Color Palettes
797A7C is almost gray. We don't think there is any need to display the color palettes.
Complementary Palette
The complement of #797A7C is #7C7B79 which is called Gray (HTML/CSS Gray). Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #797A7C color is offered by #7C7B79. 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 #797A7C are #7A797C and #797C7C, called Sonic Silver and Gray (HTML/CSS Gray), respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #797A7C 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 #797A7C are #7C7A79 (Sonic Silver) and #7C7C79 (Gray (HTML/CSS Gray)). 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
#797A7C triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #7C797A (Sonic Silver) and #7A7C79 (Sonic Silver) along with #797A7C, 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 #797A7C has #7C797A (Sonic Silver), #7C7B79 (Gray (HTML/CSS Gray)) and #797C7B (Gray (HTML/CSS Gray)). 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 #797A7C contains #7C797C (Gray (HTML/CSS Gray)), #7C7B79 (Gray (HTML/CSS Gray)) and #797C7A (Smoke). 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 #797A7C Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #797A7C 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 797A7C Color
Tints
949596- A1A2A3
- AFAFB0
- BCBDBE
- C9CACB
- D7D7D8
- E4E4E5
- F2F2F2
Tones
- 7A7B7D
- 7B7C7D
- 7C7C7E
- 7D7D7E
- 7D7E7E
- 7E7E7F
- 7F7F7F
- 7F7F80
Shades
- 616263
- 555557
- 49494A
- 3D3D3E
- 303132
- 242525
- 181819
- 0C0C0C
#797A7C Color Patterns
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#797A7C Gingham Checks
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#797A7C Polka Dots Pattern
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#797A7C Honeycomb Pattern
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#797A7C Houndstooth Pattern
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#797A7C Trellis Pattern
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#797A7C 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.
