#7E797F Hex Code
Color Name: Gray (HTML/CSS Gray)
What is hex #7E797F Color?
The color name of hex code #7E797F is Gray (HTML/CSS Gray). The RGB values are (126, 121, 127) which means it is composed of
34% red, 32% green and 34% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:1 M:5 Y:0 K:50. In the HSV/HSB scale, #7E797F has a hue of 290°, 5% saturation and a brightness value of 50%.
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 #7E797F Color Codes
| Color Name | Gray (HTML/CSS Gray) |
| RGB Values | (126, 121, 127) |
| CMYK Values | (1%, 5%, 0%, 50%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (290°, 5%, 50%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #666666 |
| Inverse Color | #818680 [Old Silver] |
| Closest Pantone® | Cool Gray 9 C |
| Closest RAL | 7037 [Dusty grey] |
| Complementary Color | #7A7F79 [Smoke] |
| #7E797F Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #7D7D7D |
| Desaturated | #7C7C7C |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #7B7B7B |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #7A7A7A |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #B2B2B2 |
Hex #7E797F Color Palettes
7E797F is almost gray. We don't think there is any need to display the color palettes.
Complementary Palette
The complement of #7E797F is #7A7F79 which is called Smoke. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #7E797F color is offered by #7A7F79. 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 #7E797F are #7F797D and #7B797F, called Gray (HTML/CSS Gray) and Gray (HTML/CSS Gray), respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #7E797F 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 #7E797F are #7D7F79 (Gray (HTML/CSS Gray)) and #797F7B (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.
Triadic Palette
#7E797F triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #7F7E79 (Gray (HTML/CSS Gray)) and #797F7E (Gray (HTML/CSS Gray)) along with #7E797F, 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 #7E797F has #7F7E79 (Gray (HTML/CSS Gray)), #7A7F79 (Smoke) and #797A7F (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 #7E797F contains #7F7B79 (Gray (HTML/CSS Gray)), #7A7F79 (Smoke) and #797D7F (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 #7E797F Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #7E797F 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 7E797F Color
Tints
989499- A5A1A5
- B2AFB2
- BFBCBF
- CBC9CC
- D8D7D9
- E5E4E5
- F2F2F2
Tones
- 7E7A7F
- 7F7B7F
- 7F7C7F
- 7F7D80
- 7F7D80
- 7F7E80
- 807F80
- 807F80
Shades
- 656166
- 585559
- 4C494C
- 3F3D40
- 323033
- 262426
- 191819
- 0D0C0D
#7E797F Color Patterns
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