Information about #78708D color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #78708D belongs to the Violet Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(120, 112, 141) (47.1% red, 43.9% green, 55.3% blue), or CMYK 8 / 11 / 0 / 45 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#78708D presents itself as a gently muted blue-purple violet — one that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Skeletony (#777887). Nearby in the Register you will also find Grey Purple (#826D8C) and Rhythm (#777696).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(120, 112, 141)), which gives #78708D its character. If you plan to put text on a #78708D background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 4.7:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.5:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #78708D is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#78708D color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#78708D color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#78708D color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#78708D color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#78708D color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#78708D color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes
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#868E71
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Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme
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#788E71
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#8E8771
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Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme
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#71788E
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Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme
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#8E7971
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#718E79
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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
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#8E7186
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#868E71
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#718E79
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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
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#868E71
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#718E87
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Nearest named colors to #78708D

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Skeletony color link
Skeletony

#777887

Grey Purple color link
Grey Purple

#826D8C

Rhythm color link
Rhythm

#777696

Waterloo color link
Waterloo

#727282

Mousy Wisteria color link
Mousy Wisteria

#766980

Labyrinth color link
Labyrinth

#786A7F

Stained Red color link
Stained Red

#78779B

Storm Grey color link
Storm Grey

#747880

Purple Grey color link
Purple Grey

#866F85

Purplish Grey color link
Purplish Grey

#7A687F

Greyish Purple color link
Greyish Purple

#887191

Eighth Tuna color link
Eighth Tuna

#7A7F85

#78708D color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#78708D
  • RGB120, 112, 141
  • CMYK8, 11, 0, 45
  • HSL257°, 11%, 50%
  • HSL Precise256.552°, 11.462%, 49.608%
  • HSV257°, 21%, 55%
  • HSB257°, 21%, 55%
  • HEX ID78708D
  • DECIMAL ID7893133
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Violet
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB47.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB43.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB55.3%
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