#79858D Hex Code
Color Name: Slate Gray
What is hex #79858D Color?
The color name of hex code #79858D is Slate Gray. The RGB values are (121, 133, 141) which means it is composed of
31% red, 34% green and 36% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:14 M:6 Y:0 K:45. In the HSV/HSB scale, #79858D has a hue of 204°, 14% saturation and a brightness value of 55%.
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 #79858D Color Codes
| Color Name | Slate Gray |
| RGB Values | (121, 133, 141) |
| CMYK Values | (14%, 6%, 0%, 45%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (204°, 14%, 55%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #669999 |
| Inverse Color | #867A72 [Rocket Metallic] |
| Closest Pantone® | 430 C |
| Closest RAL | 7000 [Squirrel grey] |
| Complementary Color | #8D8179 [Rocket Metallic] |
| #79858D Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #848484 |
| Desaturated | #838383 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #828282 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #838383 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #B8B8B8 |
Hex #79858D Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #79858D is #8D8179 which is called Rocket Metallic. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #79858D color is offered by #8D8179. 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 #79858D are #797B8D and #798D8B, called Rhythm and Dolphin Gray, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #79858D 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 #79858D are #8D797B (Rocket Metallic) and #8D8B79 (Middle Grey). 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
#79858D triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #8D7985 (Rocket Metallic) and #858D79 (Titanium) along with #79858D, 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 #79858D has #8D7985 (Rocket Metallic), #8D8179 (Rocket Metallic) and #798D81 (Dolphin 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 #79858D contains #8B798D (Taupe Gray), #8D8179 (Rocket Metallic) and #7B8D79 (Xanadu). 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 #79858D Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #79858D 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 79858D Color
Tints
949DA4- A1AAAF
- AFB6BB
- BCC2C6
- C9CED1
- D7DADD
- E4E7E8
- F2F3F4
Tones
- 7A848A
- 7B8489
- 7C8388
- 7D8387
- 7D8285
- 7E8284
- 7F8183
- 7F8181
Shades
- 616A71
- 555D63
- 495055
- 3D4347
- 303538
- 24282A
- 181B1C
- 0C0D0E
#79858D Color Patterns
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#79858D 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.
