Information about #79949F color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #79949F is classified in the Register under the Azure Color Family, with Low Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(121, 148, 159) (47.5% red, 58% green, 62.4% blue), or CMYK 15 / 4 / 0 / 38 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#79949F is a gently muted azure 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 almost identical to Ash Blue (#7A9598). Nearby in the Register you will also find Grayish Azure (#7D93A8) and Shadow Blue (#778BA5).

In RGB terms — rgb(121, 148, 159) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #79949F background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.5:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.2:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #79949F is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#79949F color variations

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

#79949F color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#79949F color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#79949F color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#79949F 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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#79949F 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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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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#A09779
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#A07981
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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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#79A097
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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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#A07995
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#95A079
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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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#8479A0
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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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Nearest named colors to #79949F

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

Ash Blue color link
Ash Blue

#7A9598

Grayish Azure color link
Grayish Azure

#7D93A8

Shadow Blue color link
Shadow Blue

#778BA5

Scotty Silver color link
Scotty Silver

#758A9C

Bermuda Grey color link
Bermuda Grey

#6F8C9F

Weldon Blue color link
Weldon Blue

#7C98AB

Bluish Grey color link
Bluish Grey

#748B97

Crescent color link
Crescent

#839596

Light Slate Gray color link
Light Slate Gray

#778899

Grayish Cerulean color link
Grayish Cerulean

#7D9EA8

Blue Moon color link
Blue Moon

#7296AB

Awash color link
Awash

#739CA9

#79949F color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#79949F
  • RGB121, 148, 159
  • CMYK15, 4, 0, 38
  • HSL197°, 17%, 55%
  • HSL Precise197.368°, 16.522%, 54.902%
  • HSV197°, 24%, 62%
  • HSB197°, 24%, 62%
  • HEX ID79949F
  • DECIMAL ID7967903
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Azure
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB47.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB58%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB62.4%
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