Information about #79968F color

#79968F color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#79968F falls into the Cyan Color FamilyLow Saturation, Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(121, 150, 143) — 47.5% red, 58.8% green, 56.1% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 11 / 0 / 3 / 41. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#79968F presents itself as a calm, restrained cyan — 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 Granny Smith (#7B948C). Nearby in the Register you will also find Juniper (#74918E) and Ash Blue (#7A9598).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(121, 150, 143)), which gives #79968F its character. On this background, black text reaches a 6.6:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AA); white stays at 3.2:1. No one has named #79968F so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#79968F color variations

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

#79968F 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 #79968F

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

Granny Smith color link
Granny Smith

#7B948C

Juniper color link
Juniper

#74918E

Ash Blue color link
Ash Blue

#7A9598

Gumbo color link
Gumbo

#718F8A

Metamorphis color link
Metamorphis

#809D96

Greyish Teal color link
Greyish Teal

#719F91

Crescent color link
Crescent

#839596

Abacus color link
Abacus

#768993

Bluish Grey color link
Bluish Grey

#748B97

Inside Back color link
Inside Back

#848E88

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#79968F
  • RGB121, 150, 143
  • CMYK11, 0, 3, 41
  • CSSrgb(121, 150, 143)
  • HSL166°, 12%, 53%
  • HSL Precise165.517°, 12.134%, 53.137%
  • HSV166°, 19%, 59%
  • HSB166°, 19%, 59%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.475
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.588
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.561
  • GLSLvec3(0.475, 0.588, 0.561)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.475, 0.588, 0.561, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.475, 0.588, 0.561)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB47.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB58.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB56.1%
  • Color FamilyCyan
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID79968F
  • DECIMAL ID7968399
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Seen by search & AI crawlers19 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01