#7980DB Hex Code
Color Name: Violet-Blue (Crayola)
What is hex #7980DB Color?
The color name of hex code #7980DB is Violet-Blue (Crayola). The RGB values are (121, 128, 219) which means it is composed of
26% red, 27% green and 47% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:45 M:42 Y:0 K:14. In the HSV/HSB scale, #7980DB has a hue of 236°, 45% saturation and a brightness value of 86%.
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 #7980DB Color Codes
| Color Name | Violet-Blue (Crayola) |
| RGB Values | (121, 128, 219) |
| CMYK Values | (45%, 42%, 0%, 14%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (236°, 45%, 86%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #6699CC |
| Inverse Color | #867F24 [Old Moss Green] |
| Closest Pantone® | 2715 C |
| Closest RAL | 5024 [Pastel blue] |
| Complementary Color | #DBD479 [Straw] |
| #7980DB Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #9C9C9C |
| Desaturated | #AAAAAA |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #888888 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #858585 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #B9B9B9 |
Hex #7980DB Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #7980DB is #DBD479 which is called Straw. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #7980DB color is offered by #DBD479. 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 #7980DB are #A379DB and #79B1DB, called Dark Pastel Purple and Aero, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #7980DB 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 #7980DB are #DBA379 (Fawn) and #B1DB79 (Yellow-Green (Crayola)). 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
#7980DB triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #DB7980 (New York Pink) and #80DB79 (Pastel Green) along with #7980DB, 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 #7980DB has #DB7980 (New York Pink), #DBD479 (Straw) and #79DBD4 (Middle Blue). 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 #7980DB contains #DB79B1 (Middle Purple), #DBD479 (Straw) and #79DBA3 (Medium Aquamarine). 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 #7980DB Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #7980DB 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 7980DB Color
Tints
9499E2- A1A6E6
- AFB3E9
- BCC0ED
- C9CCF1
- D7D9F4
- E4E6F8
- F2F2FB
Tones
- 7A80C9
- 7B80C0
- 7C80B7
- 7D80AE
- 7D80A4
- 7E809B
- 7F8092
- 7F8089
Shades
- 6166AF
- 555A99
- 494D83
- 3D406E
- 303358
- 242642
- 181A2C
- 0C0D16
#7980DB Color Patterns
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#7980DB Houndstooth 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.
