#797D7A Hex Code
Color Name: Smoke
What is hex #797D7A Color?
The color name of hex code #797D7A is Smoke. The RGB values are (121, 125, 122) which means it is composed of
33% red, 34% green and 33% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:3 M:0 Y:2 K:51. In the HSV/HSB scale, #797D7A has a hue of 135°, 3% 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 #797D7A Color Codes
| Color Name | Smoke |
| RGB Values | (121, 125, 122) |
| CMYK Values | (3%, 0%, 2%, 51%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (135°, 3%, 49%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #666666 |
| Inverse Color | #868285 [Old Silver] |
| Closest Pantone® | Cool Gray 9 C |
| Closest RAL | 7037 [Dusty grey] |
| Complementary Color | #7D797C [Gray (HTML/CSS Gray)] |
| #797D7A Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #7B7B7B |
| Desaturated | #7B7B7B |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #7B7B7B |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #7C7C7C |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #B3B3B3 |
Hex #797D7A Color Palettes
797D7A is almost gray. We don't think there is any need to display the color palettes.
Complementary Palette
The complement of #797D7A is #7D797C 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 #797D7A color is offered by #7D797C. 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 #797D7A are #797D7C and #7A7D79, called Gray (HTML/CSS Gray) and Smoke, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #797D7A 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 #797D7A are #7C797D (Gray (HTML/CSS Gray)) and #7D797A (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
#797D7A triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #7A797D (Gray (HTML/CSS Gray)) and #7D7A79 (Gray (HTML/CSS Gray)) along with #797D7A, 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 #797D7A has #7A797D (Gray (HTML/CSS Gray)), #7D797C (Gray (HTML/CSS Gray)) and #7C7D79 (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 #797D7A contains #797A7D (Gray (HTML/CSS Gray)), #7D797C (Gray (HTML/CSS Gray)) and #7D7C79 (Gray (HTML/CSS Gray)). 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 #797D7A Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #797D7A 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 797D7A Color
Tints
949795- A1A4A2
- AFB1AF
- BCBEBD
- C9CBCA
- D7D8D7
- E4E5E4
- F2F2F2
Tones
- 7A7E7B
- 7B7E7C
- 7C7E7C
- 7D7F7D
- 7D7F7E
- 7E7F7E
- 7F7F7F
- 7F807F
Shades
- 616462
- 555855
- 494B49
- 3D3F3D
- 303231
- 242625
- 181918
- 0C0D0C
#797D7A Color Patterns
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#797D7A Gingham Checks
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#797D7A Polka Dots Pattern
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#797D7A Honeycomb Pattern
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#797D7A Leaves Pattern
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#797D7A Houndstooth Pattern
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#797D7A Trellis Pattern
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#797D7A Plaid Pattern
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