#837978 Hex Code
Color Name: Gray (HTML/CSS Gray)
What is hex #837978 Color?
The color name of hex code #837978 is Gray (HTML/CSS Gray). The RGB values are (131, 121, 120) which means it is composed of
35% red, 33% green and 32% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:8 Y:8 K:49. In the HSV/HSB scale, #837978 has a hue of 5°, 8% saturation and a brightness value of 51%.
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 #837978 Color Codes
| Color Name | Gray (HTML/CSS Gray) |
| RGB Values | (131, 121, 120) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 8%, 8%, 49%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (5°, 8%, 51%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #996666 |
| Inverse Color | #7C8687 [Old Silver] |
| Closest Pantone® | 409 C |
| Closest RAL | 7048 [Pearl mouse grey] |
| Complementary Color | #788283 [Gray (HTML/CSS Gray)] |
| #837978 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #7C7C7C |
| Desaturated | #7E7E7E |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #7C7C7C |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #7B7B7B |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #B2B2B2 |
Hex #837978 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #837978 is #788283 which is called Gray (HTML/CSS Gray). Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #837978 color is offered by #788283. 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 #837978 are #837F78 and #83787D, 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 #837978 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 #837978 are #78837F (Gray (HTML/CSS Gray)) and #787D83 (Gray (HTML/CSS Gray)). 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
#837978 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #788379 (Smoke) and #797883 (Gray (HTML/CSS Gray)) along with #837978, 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 #837978 has #788379 (Smoke), #788283 (Gray (HTML/CSS Gray)) and #837882 (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 #837978 contains #7D8378 (Gray (HTML/CSS Gray)), #788283 (Gray (HTML/CSS Gray)) and #7F7883 (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 #837978 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #837978 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 837978 Color
Tints
9C9493- A8A1A1
- B5AFAE
- C1BCBC
- CDC9C9
- DAD7D7
- E6E4E4
- F3F2F2
Tones
- 827A7A
- 827B7A
- 827C7B
- 827D7C
- 817D7D
- 817E7E
- 817F7E
- 807F7F
Shades
- 696160
- 5C5554
- 4F4948
- 423D3C
- 343030
- 272424
- 1A1818
- 0D0C0C
#837978 Color Patterns
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#837978 Gingham Checks
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#837978 Honeycomb Pattern
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#837978 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.
