#797C5A Hex Code
Color Name: Shadow
What is hex #797C5A Color?
The color name of hex code #797C5A is Shadow. The RGB values are (121, 124, 90) which means it is composed of
36% red, 37% green and 27% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:2 M:0 Y:27 K:51. In the HSV/HSB scale, #797C5A has a hue of 65°, 27% 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 #797C5A Color Codes
| Color Name | Shadow |
| RGB Values | (121, 124, 90) |
| CMYK Values | (2%, 0%, 27%, 51%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (65°, 27%, 49%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #666666 |
| Inverse Color | #8683A5 [Roman Silver] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7497 C |
| Closest RAL | 6013 [Reed green] |
| Complementary Color | #5D5A7C [Dark Electric Blue] |
| #797C5A Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #707070 |
| Desaturated | #6B6B6B |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #777777 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #797979 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #B1B1B1 |
Hex #797C5A Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #797C5A is #5D5A7C which is called Dark Electric Blue. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #797C5A color is offered by #5D5A7C. 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 #797C5A are #687C5A and #7C6E5A, called Axolotl and Pastel Brown, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #797C5A 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 #797C5A are #5A687C (Dark Electric Blue) and #6E5A7C (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
#797C5A triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #5A797C (Wintergreen Dream) and #7C5A79 (Old Lavender) along with #797C5A, 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 #797C5A has #5A797C (Wintergreen Dream), #5D5A7C (Dark Electric Blue) and #7C5D5A (Deep Taupe). 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 #797C5A contains #5A7C6E (Hooker's Green), #5D5A7C (Dark Electric Blue) and #7C5A68 (Deep Taupe). 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 #797C5A Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #797C5A 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 797C5A Color
Tints
94967B- A1A38C
- AFB09C
- BCBEAD
- C9CBBD
- D7D8CE
- E4E5DE
- F2F2EF
Tones
- 7A7D62
- 7B7D65
- 7C7E69
- 7D7E6D
- 7D7E71
- 7E7F75
- 7F7F78
- 7F807C
Shades
- 616348
- 55573F
- 494A36
- 3D3E2D
- 303224
- 24251B
- 181912
- 0C0C09
#797C5A Color Patterns
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#797C5A Gingham Checks
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#797C5A Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#797C5A Polka Dots Pattern
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#797C5A Honeycomb Pattern
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#797C5A Leaves Pattern
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#797C5A Houndstooth Pattern
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#797C5A Trellis Pattern
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#797C5A 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.
