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#7B797C Hex Code

Color Name: Gray (HTML/CSS Gray)

What is hex #7B797C Color?

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The color name of hex code #7B797C is Gray (HTML/CSS Gray). The RGB values are (123, 121, 124) which means it is composed of 33% red, 33% green and 34% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:1 M:2 Y:0 K:51. In the HSV/HSB scale, #7B797C has a hue of 280°, 2% 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 #7B797C Color Codes

Color NameGray (HTML/CSS Gray)
RGB Values(123, 121, 124)
CMYK Values(1%, 2%, 0%, 51%)
HSV/HSB Values(280°, 2%, 49%)
Closest Web Safe#666666
Inverse Color#848683 [Old Silver]
Closest Pantone®Cool Gray 9 C
Closest RAL7037 [Dusty grey]
Complementary Color#7A7C79 [Sonic Silver]
#7B797C Converted to Grayscale Codes
Simple Average#7B7B7B
Desaturated#7B7B7B
Weighted Average (Most Common)#7A7A7A
Weighted Average (Luma)#7A7A7A
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted)#B2B2B2

Hex #7B797C Color Palettes

7B797C is almost gray. We don't think there is any need to display the color palettes.
Complementary color palette of 7B797C. Complementary color is 7A7C79

Complementary Palette

The complement of #7B797C is #7A7C79 which is called Sonic Silver. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #7B797C color is offered by #7A7C79. 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.

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Analogous color palette with (7B797C, 7C797C and 7A797C)

Analogous Palette

The analogous colors of #7B797C are #7C797C and #7A797C, called Gray (HTML/CSS Gray) and Sonic Silver, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #7B797C 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.

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Split Complementary color palette with (7B797C, 7C7C79 and 797C7A)

Split-Complementary Palette

As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #7B797C are #7C7C79 (Gray (HTML/CSS Gray)) and #797C7A (Smoke). 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.

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Triadic color palette with (7B797C, 7C7B79 and 797C7B)

Triadic Palette

#7B797C triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #7C7B79 (Gray (HTML/CSS Gray)) and #797C7B (Gray (HTML/CSS Gray)) along with #7B797C, 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.

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Tetradic color palette with (7B797C, 7C7B79, 7A7C79 and 797A7C)

Tetradic Palette

The tetradic palette of #7B797C has #7C7B79 (Gray (HTML/CSS Gray)), #7A7C79 (Sonic Silver) and #797A7C (Sonic Silver). 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.

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Square color palette with (7B797C, 7C7A79, 7A7C79 and 797C7C)

Square Palette

The square color palette of #7B797C contains #7C7A79 (Sonic Silver), #7A7C79 (Sonic Silver) and #797C7C (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.

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Hex #7B797C Rainbow Colors Palette

Our #7B797C 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.

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Tints, Tones & Shades of 7B797C Color

Tints

  • Transparent 959496959496
  • Transparent A3A1A3A3A1A3
  • Transparent B0AFB0B0AFB0
  • Transparent BDBCBEBDBCBE
  • Transparent CAC9CBCAC9CB
  • Transparent D7D7D8D7D7D8
  • Transparent E5E4E5E5E4E5
  • Transparent F2F2F2F2F2F2

Tones

  • Transparent 7C7A7D7C7A7D
  • Transparent 7D7B7D7D7B7D
  • Transparent 7D7C7E7D7C7E
  • Transparent 7E7D7E7E7D7E
  • Transparent 7E7D7E7E7D7E
  • Transparent 7F7E7F7F7E7F
  • Transparent 7F7F7F7F7F7F
  • Transparent 807F80807F80

Shades

  • Transparent 626163626163
  • Transparent 565557565557
  • Transparent 4A494A4A494A
  • Transparent 3E3D3E3E3D3E
  • Transparent 313032313032
  • Transparent 252425252425
  • Transparent 191819191819
  • Transparent 0C0C0C0C0C0C

#7B797C Color Patterns

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    #7B797C 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.