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#79737A

#79737A
Conversions
HEX#79737A
RGBrgb(121, 115, 122)
HSLhsl(291, 3%, 46%)
HSVhsv(291, 6%, 48%)
CMYKcmyk(1%, 6%, 0%, 52%)
Copy CSS
color: #79737a; /* rgb */ color: rgb(121, 115, 122); /* hsl */ color: hsl(291, 3%, 46%);
Contrast
On white4.62 : 1
On ink black4.14 : 1

About #79737A

#79737A is the hex color #79737A, which translates to rgb(121, 115, 122) in RGB and hsl(291, 3%, 46%) in HSL. On the color wheel it sits at 291 degrees, with a saturation of 3 percent and a lightness of 46 percent. In the custom family, it reads as a mid tone shade.

Using #79737A in a design

Text placed directly on #79737A is most legible in white, which is why the swatch above uses it. For a full interface, pull light steps from the tint strip for backgrounds and dark steps from the shade strip for text and borders, keeping a single consistent hue throughout. Always confirm a given pair in the contrast checker before shipping.

Building a palette around #79737A

The pairings above give you three classic starting points. The complementary color sits opposite on the wheel and works well as an accent that draws the eye. The analogous colors sit right beside #79737A for calmer, harmonious combinations. The triadic pair spaces three hues evenly for a balanced, energetic palette. Open any swatch to explore it as its own color.

Full values for #79737A

  • HEX: #79737A
  • RGB: rgb(121, 115, 122)
  • HSL: hsl(291, 3%, 46%)
  • HSV: hsv(291, 6%, 48%)
  • CMYK: cmyk(1%, 6%, 0%, 52%)

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