Color: #797979

#797979 Color Information

#797979 is a dark color. The closest websafe version is #797979. A complement of this color would be #787878, perceived brightness is 0.47, and the grayscale version is #797979.

In the HSL color space, this color has a hue angle of 0°,a saturation of 0%, and a lightness of 47%.The HSV representation shows a hue of 0°, a saturation of 0%, and a value of 100%.

In a RGB color space, #797979 is composed of 47% red, 47% green and 47% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 53% black.

In the Yxy color space, this color is represented as Y: 19.12, x: 0.3457, and y: 0.3585.

Color Code #797979

HEX
#797979
RGB
rgb(121, 121, 121)
HSL
hsl(0, 0%, 47%)
HSV
hsv(0, 0%, 47%)
CMYK
0%, 0%, 0%, 53%
XYZ
X: 18.44, Y: 19.12, Z: 15.78
Lab
L: 50.83, a: 0.00, b: 0.00
Name

Shades of Color #797979

Shades are created by darkening the original color #797979 in equal steps from 0% to 90%. These shades are perfect for creating depth and contrast in your designs. Use them to add visual hierarchy or highlight specific elements in your projects.

Tints of Color #797979

Tints are created by lightening the original color #797979 in equal steps from 0% to 90%, ending with pure white. These tints are ideal for creating soft backgrounds, subtle highlights, or cohesive UI elements that complement your designs.

About #797979 Color Code

In the HSL color space, this color has a hue angle of 0°, a saturation of 0%, and a lightness of 47%. The HSV representation shows a hue of 0°, a saturation of 0%, and a value of 47%.

  • HEX: #797979
  • RGB: rgb(121, 121, 121)
  • HSL: hsl(0, 0%, 47%)
  • HSV: hsv(0, 0%, 47%)
  • CMYK: 0.00% cyan, 0.00% magenta, 0.00% yellow, 53.00% black
  • XYZ: 18.44, 19.12, 15.78
  • Yxy: 19.12, 0.3457, 0.3585
  • Hunter Lab: 50.83, 0.00, 0.00
  • CIE-Lab: 50.83, 0.00, 0.00

In the XYZ color space, this color is represented as X: 18.44, Y: 19.12, Z: 15.78. The Yxy representation further refines this as Y: 19.12, x: 0.3457, and y: 0.3585.

In the Hunter Lab color space, this color is represented as L: 50.83, a: 0.00, and b: 0.00. Similarly, in the CIE-Lab color space, it is represented as L: 50.83, a: 0.00, and b: 0.00.

Use these color codes in your CSS, design tools, or anywhere you need to specify a color. You can also explore its shades and tints for more creative options.

Triadic Colors of #797979

Triadic colors are three colors evenly spaced around the color wheel, including #797979. They create vibrant and balanced color schemes, perfect for designs that need contrast and harmony.

Analogous Colors of #797979

Analogous colors are adjacent to #797979 on the color wheel. They create harmonious and visually pleasing designs, ideal for projects that need a cohesive look.

Monochromatic Colors of #797979

Monochromatic colors are variations of #797979, including its shades, tints, and tones. They create elegant and minimalistic designs with a unified color theme.

Complementary Color of #797979

The complementary color of #797979 is opposite it on the color wheel. Complementary colors provide strong contrast and are ideal for designs that need visual impact and attention.

CSS Examples of #797979

/* Using HEX */
body {
  background-color: #797979;
}
/* Using RGB */
body {
  background-color: rgb(121, 121, 121);
}
/* Using RGB with opacity */
body {
  background-color: rgba(121, 121, 121, 0.5);
}
/* Using HSL */
body {
  background-color: hsl(0, 0%, 47%);
}
/* Text color */
p {
  color: #797979;
}
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/* Box shadow */
div {
  box-shadow: 4px 4px #797979;
}

HTML Examples of #797979

<!-- Using HEX -->
<div style="background-color: #797979; width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using RGB -->
<div style="background-color: rgb(121, 121, 121); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using RGB with opacity -->
<div style="background-color: rgba(121, 121, 121, 0.5); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using HSL -->
<div style="background-color: hsl(0, 0%, 47%); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Text color -->
<p style="color: #797979;">This is a text example.</p>
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<!-- Box shadow -->
<div style="box-shadow: 4px 4px #797979; width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>

Related Colors of #797979

These colors are similar to #797979, with slight variations in hue. Use them to create harmonious designs or explore alternative shades for your projects.