#79898B Hex Code
Color Name: Dolphin Gray
What is hex #79898B Color?
The color name of hex code #79898B is Dolphin Gray. The RGB values are (121, 137, 139) which means it is composed of
30% red, 35% green and 35% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:13 M:1 Y:0 K:46. In the HSV/HSB scale, #79898B has a hue of 187°, 13% 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 #79898B Color Codes
| Color Name | Dolphin Gray |
| RGB Values | (121, 137, 139) |
| CMYK Values | (13%, 1%, 0%, 46%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (187°, 13%, 55%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #669999 |
| Inverse Color | #867674 [Rocket Metallic] |
| Closest Pantone® | 430 C |
| Closest RAL | 7000 [Squirrel grey] |
| Complementary Color | #8B7B79 [Rocket Metallic] |
| #79898B Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #848484 |
| Desaturated | #828282 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #848484 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #868686 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #B9B9B9 |
Hex #79898B Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #79898B is #8B7B79 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 #79898B color is offered by #8B7B79. 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 #79898B are #79808B and #798B84, called Slate Gray and Dolphin Gray, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #79898B 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 #79898B are #8B7980 (Rocket Metallic) and #8B8479 (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
#79898B triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #8B7989 (Rocket Metallic) and #898B79 (Middle Grey) along with #79898B, 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 #79898B has #8B7989 (Rocket Metallic), #8B7B79 (Rocket Metallic) and #798B7B (Xanadu). 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 #79898B contains #84798B (Gray (HTML/CSS Gray)), #8B7B79 (Rocket Metallic) and #808B79 (Dolphin 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 #79898B Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #79898B 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 79898B Color
Tints
94A1A2- A1ACAE
- AFB8B9
- BCC4C5
- C9D0D1
- D7DCDC
- E4E7E8
- F2F3F3
Tones
- 7A8789
- 7B8688
- 7C8587
- 7D8586
- 7D8484
- 7E8383
- 7F8282
- 7F8181
Shades
- 616E6F
- 556061
- 495253
- 3D4546
- 303738
- 24292A
- 181B1C
- 0C0E0E
#79898B Color Patterns
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#79898B Gingham Checks
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#79898B Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#79898B Polka Dots Pattern
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#79898B Honeycomb Pattern
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#79898B Leaves Pattern
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#79898B Houndstooth Pattern
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#79898B Trellis Pattern
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#79898B Plaid Pattern
#79898B Color Interior Ideas
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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.
