Color: #797E8C
#797E8C Color Information
#797E8C is a dark color. The closest websafe version is #797E8C. A complement of this color would be #8C8778, perceived brightness is 0.49, and the grayscale version is #838383.
In the HSL color space, this color has a hue angle of 224°,a saturation of 8%, and a lightness of 51%.The HSV representation shows a hue of 224°, a saturation of 14%, and a value of 55%.
In a RGB color space, #797E8C is composed of 47% red, 49% green and 55% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 14% cyan, 10% magenta, 0% yellow and 45% black.
In the Yxy color space, this color is represented as Y: 20.80, x: 0.3248, and y: 0.3358.
Color Code #797E8C
Shades of Color #797E8C
Shades are created by darkening the original color #797E8C 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 #797E8C
Tints are created by lightening the original color #797E8C 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 #797E8C Color Code
In the HSL color space, this color has a hue angle of 224°, a saturation of 8%, and a lightness of 51%. The HSV representation shows a hue of 224°, a saturation of 14%, and a value of 55%.
- HEX: #797E8C
- RGB: rgb(121, 126, 140)
- HSL: hsl(224, 8%, 51%)
- HSV: hsv(224, 14%, 55%)
- CMYK: 14.00% cyan, 10.00% magenta, 0.00% yellow, 45.00% black
- XYZ: 20.12, 20.80, 21.02
- Yxy: 20.80, 0.3248, 0.3358
- Hunter Lab: 52.73, 0.33, -8.28
- CIE-Lab: 52.73, 0.33, -8.28
In the XYZ color space, this color is represented as X: 20.12, Y: 20.80, Z: 21.02. The Yxy representation further refines this as Y: 20.80, x: 0.3248, and y: 0.3358.
In the Hunter Lab color space, this color is represented as L: 52.73, a: 0.33, and b: -8.28. Similarly, in the CIE-Lab color space, it is represented as L: 52.73, a: 0.33, and b: -8.28.
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 #797E8C
Triadic colors are three colors evenly spaced around the color wheel, including #797E8C. They create vibrant and balanced color schemes, perfect for designs that need contrast and harmony.
Monochromatic Colors of #797E8C
Monochromatic colors are variations of #797E8C, including its shades, tints, and tones. They create elegant and minimalistic designs with a unified color theme.
Complementary Color of #797E8C
The complementary color of #797E8C 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 #797E8C
/* Using HEX */ body { background-color: #797e8c; }
/* Using RGB */ body { background-color: rgb(121, 126, 140); }
/* Using RGB with opacity */ body { background-color: rgba(121, 126, 140, 0.5); }
/* Using HSL */ body { background-color: hsl(224, 8%, 51%); }
/* Text color */ p { color: #797e8c; }
/* Box shadow */ div { box-shadow: 4px 4px #797e8c; }
/* Border color */ .box { border: 4px solid #797e8c; }
/* Text shadow */ h1 { color: #222; text-shadow: 2px 2px 0 #797e8c; }
/* Background with text */ div { background: #797e8c; color: #fff; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px; }
HTML Examples of #797E8C
<!-- Using HEX --> <div style="background-color: #797e8c; width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using RGB --> <div style="background-color: rgb(121, 126, 140); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using RGB with opacity --> <div style="background-color: rgba(121, 126, 140, 0.5); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using HSL --> <div style="background-color: hsl(224, 8%, 51%); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Text color --> <p style="color: #797e8c;">This is a text example.</p>
<!-- Box shadow --> <div style="box-shadow: 4px 4px #797e8c; width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Border color --> <div style="border: 4px solid #797e8c; width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Text shadow --> <h1 style="color: #222; text-shadow: 2px 2px 0 #797e8c;">Text Shadow Preview</h1>
<!-- Background with text --> <div style="background: #797e8c; color: #fff; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px;"> #797E8C </div>
Related Colors of #797E8C
These colors are similar to #797E8C, with slight variations in hue. Use them to create harmonious designs or explore alternative shades for your projects.