Information about #787497 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

#787497 falls into the Blue Color Family — Low Saturation, Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(120, 116, 151) — 47.1% red, 45.5% green, 59.2% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 12 / 14 / 0 / 41. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#787497 presents itself as a gently muted blue — one that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for balanced palettes where no single element should shout. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Rhythm (#777696). Nearby in the Register you will also find Stained Red (#78779B) and Slate Gray (#708090).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(120, 116, 151)), which gives #787497 its character. On this background, black text reaches a 4.7:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AA); white stays at 4.4:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#787497 color variations

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#787497 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

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

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

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

Tetradic

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

Tetradic color scheme

Square

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

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #787497

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

Rhythm color link
Rhythm

#777696

Stained Red color link
Stained Red

#78779B

Slate Gray color link
Slate Gray

#708090

Grey Purple color link
Grey Purple

#826D8C

Skeletony color link
Skeletony

#777887

Steel color link
Steel

#738595

Grayish Blue color link
Grayish Blue

#7D7DA8

Tsunami color link
Tsunami

#6B8393

#787497 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#787497
  • RGB120, 116, 151
  • CMYK12, 14, 0, 41
  • HSL247°, 14%, 52%
  • HSL Precise246.857°, 14.403%, 52.353%
  • HSV247°, 23%, 59%
  • HSB247°, 23%, 59%
  • HEX ID787497
  • DECIMAL ID7894167
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Blue
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB47.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB45.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB59.2%
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